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Nuts
Nov 4, 2024

Chestnuts: drastic drop in production

ATHENS. Record temperatures and severe drought are causing the chestnut production in Greece to decline significantly. The situation is very serious, and growers are asking the government for help.
Oilseeds
Nov 4, 2024

Pumpkin seeds: significant price declines

DALIAN. Weak demand is causing prices for Chinese pumpkin seeds to fall. GWS kernels could become scarce on the EU market due to pesticide problems.
Nuts
Nov 4, 2024

Walnuts: sharp downturn in Chile

SANTIAGO/WASHINGTON, D.C. Exports have slumped for walnuts in Chile. Prospects are, however, better for next season. Production in China more than compensates for the shortfall in the USA.
AUDITOR Issues
Nov 1, 2024

The AUDITOR Issue 38/2024

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Grains
Nov 1, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: China about to announce retaliatory tariffs

BRUSSELS. Russia’s failed attempt to drive up wheat prices has slowed shipments. Ukraine’s corn exports are 18% up. Rain has prompted sowing to gain pace for soybeans in Brazil and Argentina. Rumour has it that China will slash retaliatory tariffs on Canada's canola.
Nuts
Nov 1, 2024

Pistachios: TikTok hype gone mad

ISTANBUL. As the candy bar Dubai chocolate has gone viral demand is up for pistachios. This has impacted supplies in Turkey.
Oilseeds
Oct 31, 2024

Flaxseed: wasted potential?

OTTAWA. Although the Canadian flaxseed crop is smaller than in recent years, market players are currently reporting high demand from China. The EU could also be an interesting sales market this season if the export potential was not limited.
Oilseeds
Oct 31, 2024

Mustard seeds: good crop forecasts despite yield corrections

OTTAWA. The Canadian mustard seed harvest has so far resulted in lower yields than initially hoped for, but the crop result remains significantly better than in previous years.
Nuts
Oct 31, 2024

Hazelnuts: SIAL does not live up to expectations

ORDU. This year’s SIAL was not quite what exporters in Turkey had in mind for hazelnuts. Price negotiations are also extremely difficult.
Dried Fruit
Oct 31, 2024

Dried cranberries: EU imports up by almost 7%

QUÉBEC/MADISON. Cranberry production in the North American growing states is expected to achieve an above-average result this year. The EU has increased its imports from the USA by around 30% so far this year.
Dairy Products
Oct 31, 2024

Butter: challenging prices

KEMPTEN/BRUSSELS. High butter prices are quite a challenge for confectioners and bakeries in Germany. EU exports have also climbed to a record high value and EU prices are retaining an all time high.
Grains
Oct 31, 2024

Buckwheat: Ukrainian crop around 40% lower

DALIAN/KYIV. Smaller acreages are causing a significant drop in production in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the EU was able to increase its total imports by 12% thanks to increased shipments from Kazakhstan.
Grains
Oct 30, 2024

Millet: yields in Ukraine down by 18%

DALIAN/KYIV. The new crop is causing prices to fall in China. In Ukraine, the average yield per hectare of the 2024 millet crop has fallen by 18% compared to last year.
Oilseeds
Oct 30, 2024

Sunflower seeds: suppliers cancel contracts

SOFIA/DALIAN. Disappointing crops in the European sunflower seed market are driving some suppliers to take drastic measures. In the Chinese market, however, the new crop is causing prices to fall.
Fruit and Vegetables
Oct 30, 2024

Dried beans: sluggish mung bean market

BEIJING. While black kidney beans are in high demand, the markets for red kidney beans and mung beans are in a different state. Farmers are also complaining about yield and quality losses due to persistent rainfall.
Spices
Oct 30, 2024

Saffron: upbeat projections for new crop

TEHRAN. Prospects are highly encouraging for the new saffron crop. Iran, however, needs to rethink its policies to reclaim its top position in the international market.
Nuts
Oct 30, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: yield declines in Thailand

MANILA/BANGKOK. Drought and pest infestation are causing coconut growers in Thailand a lot of trouble this season. Philippine exporters, however, are pleased with the good export figures.
Oilseeds
Oct 30, 2024

Sesame seeds: new tender announced

NEW DELHI/SEOUL. In India, the Diwali celebrations are just around the corner. At the same time, South Korea has announced that a new sesame seed tender will take place next week.
Dried Fruit
Oct 29, 2024

Dried figs: high season about to start

AYDIN. Demand for Turkish dried figs increases in the last few months of the year. Growers have disposed of a large part of their stocks and want to sell the rest at particularly high profits.
Dried Fruit
Oct 29, 2024

Sultanas: prices cannot compete internationally

MANISA. This week starts with a public holiday in Turkey, which is likely to have an impact on the already low exports. Exporters do not want to think about price increases, while these remain the declared aim of growers.
Nuts
Oct 29, 2024

Almonds: crop speculations persist

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Producers are not quite as optimistic as official government bodies in Spain and California. Exports have started off well for almonds in Spain. US suppliers are urging buyers to act.
Dried Fruit
Oct 29, 2024

Dried apricots: high export figures and satisfied suppliers

MALATYA. Exports from Turkey continue to be excellent, both for dried apricots and apricot kernels. Export prices are falling slightly, but can vary depending on the seller.
Nuts
Oct 28, 2024

Peanuts: drought affects US crop

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. Arrivals of the new crop are steadily increasing on the Indian markets, but will now take a short break due to the Diwali festival. In the USA, drought could lead to crop damage.
Pulses
Oct 28, 2024

Chickpeas: price declines in prospect

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The decline in demand is not yet reflected in Indian export prices, but this could soon change. Canadian suppliers are also hoping for greater buying interest.
AUDITOR Issues
Oct 25, 2024

The AUDITOR Issue 37/2024

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Spices
Oct 25, 2024

Spice market update: active coriander market

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Oilseeds
Oct 25, 2024

Flaxseed: Russia bans imports from Kazakhstan

ASTANA. Since the end of last week, Russia has imposed an import ban on numerous agricultural products from Kazakhstan. Transit is still possible, but only to a very limited extent.
Oilseeds
Oct 24, 2024

Sesame seeds: up to 10,000 bags per day

NEW DELHI/OUAGADOUGOU. Even before the start of the Diwali festival, prices on the Indian sesame seed market have declined again. Rainfall in Nigeria is causing possible production problems.
Nuts
Oct 24, 2024

Walnuts: California has a successful start to the export season

SACRAMENTO/DOMOKOS. While the US walnut crop forecasts experienced a downward correction at the beginning of September, exports were much more positive at the start of the new season. Greek walnut farmers are satisfied with the quality of their nuts.
Oilseeds
Oct 23, 2024

Sunflower seeds: shortage of oilseeds supports prices

SOFIA/KYIV. Firm prices due to lower availability are posing challenges for the Eastern European sunflower seed market this year. This is exacerbated by the disappointing rapeseed crop, which is additionally supporting prices.
Nuts
Oct 23, 2024

Cashews: prices reach highest level of the year

HANOI/BRUSSELS. Vietnam's cashew exporters are still very satisfied with exports, and the average export price has reached its highest level so far in 2024. EU cashew imports have also increased.
Nuts
Oct 23, 2024

Almonds: contrasting developments

CANBERRA/SACRAMENTO. In southern California, the yields of the almond crop are not living up to expectations, which is also reflected in the prices. Australia's almond exports are setting one record after another.
Nuts
Oct 23, 2024

Macadamias: good news from Australia

NAIROBI/CANBERRA. In Kenya, farmers are still trying with all their might to push through a change in the current export regulation, which puts them at a severe disadvantage. The Australian Macadamia Society, meanwhile, has reason to celebrate.
Oils
Oct 23, 2024

Olive oil: harvest starts earlier

IZMIR. Higher prices pushed the export value of Turkish table olives to a new record in the 2023/2024 season. Due to the good prospects for the 2024 crop, market players set even bigger targets for the new season.
Nuts
Oct 22, 2024

Hazelnuts: no price reductions in sight

ORDU. Turkish market players do not expect hazelnut prices to decline in the coming months; too many circumstances currently speak against this. There will be further important changes in January, which are likely to have a significant impact on the market.
Dried Fruit
Oct 22, 2024

Sultanas: first price corrections

MANISA. Growers of table grapes were able to realise good prices in October. However, the expectations of sultana growers have not yet been met and the coming weeks will show where prices are heading.
Dried Fruit
Oct 22, 2024

Dried figs: the situation remains chaotic

AYDIN. High prices and little buying interest dominate the Turkish dried fig market. Experts do not expect prices to fall for the time being.
Dried Fruit
Oct 22, 2024

Dried apricots: earthquakes and cold hit Malatya

MALATYA. Last week, Malatya was shaken by another earthquake, and the memories of the devastation in February are more present than ever. Temperatures are also well below average. At least there is good news from the export side.
Nuts
Oct 21, 2024

Peanuts: high arrivals push prices down

NEW DELHI/BRASÍLIA. In India, more and more goods are reaching the markets and the high availability will soon be reflected in prices. In the USA and Argentina, the acreage is larger and Brazilian exports are in sharp decline.
Pulses
Oct 21, 2024

Chickpeas: Indian traders hold back goods

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In order to prevent major price reductions in the chickpea market, Indian suppliers have restricted their sales. In Canada, the size of the chickpeas plays a decisive role.
AUDITOR Issues
Oct 18, 2024

The AUDITOR Issue 36/2024

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Nuts
Oct 18, 2024

Pistachios: demand outstrips supply

FRESNO/ISTANBUL. With demand outstripping supplies for pistachios in the US speculations abound as to how far prices will rise in Europe. Turkey and Iran are, however, also important players.
Spices
Oct 18, 2024

Spice market update: weak export demand for cumin

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Grains
Oct 17, 2024

Quinoa: larger crop in Peru

LIMA. Favourable weather conditions and larger acreages led to an increase in quinoa production in Peru this year. In some regions, the crop was 85-90% larger than last year.
Oilseeds
Oct 17, 2024

Sesame seeds: searching for alternatives

NEW DELHI/ABUJA. Due to the smaller crop, Indian sesame seed traders will be buying larger quantities from overseas in the coming months. Nigeria's sesame seed crop will be available on the market from November.
Nuts
Oct 17, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: negotiations on Free Trade Agreement

MANILA. Talks on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and the Philippines have resumed, while prices for coconut products are showing divergent trends on the European market.
Oilseeds
Oct 16, 2024

Sunflower seeds: differing estimates

SOFIA/KYIV. The US Department of Agriculture has made adjustments to the sunflower seed production in 2024 in its latest WASDE report. Current crop estimates for Eastern Europe were also discussed during the 10th International Conference “Black Sea Oil Trade - 2024”.
Nuts
Oct 16, 2024

Hazelnuts: exporters not happy with lira

ORDU. Although market giant Ferrero has impossibly high quality expectations, the recent purchasing offers are having an enormous impact. Exporters reckon that the lira is overvalued. Even buyers in China are complaining about high prices.