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AUDITOR Issues

Jul 4, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 23/2025

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Spices

Jul 4, 2025

Spice market update: chilli market on the rise

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

Oilseeds

Jul 3, 2025

Flaxseed: prices remain firm

OTTAWA/ASTANA. Canadian traders expect that the country will start the new season without any significant carry-over stocks. Speculation suggests that prices for new the crops in Russia and Kazakhstan will rise.

Oilseeds

Jul 3, 2025

Mustard seeds: EU reduces imports by more than a third

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Rainfall is benefiting the mustard seed crop in Canadian growing regions. However, further rain showers are urgently needed. In the 2024/2025 season, almost 36% less mustard seeds have been imported into the EU so far.

Nuts

Jul 3, 2025

Hazelnuts: new preliminary crop estimates

ORDU. Uptake for the TMO sales is slow. New crop estimates have emerged for hazelnuts. Trading slowly starts for the 2025 crop. EU spending has reached a record in the first six months of the year.

Oilseeds

Jul 2, 2025

Sunflower seeds: EU estimates on a downward trend

SOFIA/DALIAN. The European Commission has significantly lowered its crop forecast for the 2025/2026 season. Market players reckon that this may not be the last time if the current weather conditions persist.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jul 2, 2025

Dried beans: prices rise significantly

BEIJING. The ongoing shortage of goods on the Chinese bean markets has driven prices up in recent weeks – with one exception. Adzuki bean traders are hoping for a tender from South Korea.

Grains

Jul 2, 2025

Millet: lower demand in China

KYIV/DALIAN. Millet cultivation in Ukraine is declining this year. The crop in China is expected to be sufficient to meet demand on the Chinese market.

Grains

Jul 2, 2025

Buckwheat: acreage smaller than last year

KYIV/DALIAN. EU countries have increased their buckwheat imports by 22% this season. A smaller crop is expected in Ukraine in 2025.

Nuts

Jul 2, 2025

Pistachios: supply squeeze out of the question

ISTANBUL/BRUSSELS. Although production is expected to decline sharply in Turkey this year, a supply squeeze is out of the question for pistachios. Traders are quite relaxed about the conflict between Israel and Iran. Challenges prevail in Syria, despite Trump lifting sanctions this week. EU spending has soared by 29% in the first six months of the year.

Dried Fruit

Jul 1, 2025

Dried figs: table figs are already being harvested

AYDIN. Temperatures of up to 40°C prevail in Aydin. The market remains calm and the focus is on the development of the coming crop.

Dried Fruit

Jul 1, 2025

Sultanas: grape harvest to start shortly

MANISA. It will remain hot in Manisa this week. In the Sarıgöl region, the table grape harvest will begin in July. Trading activity remains modest.

Dried Fruit

Jul 1, 2025

Dried apricots: exporters adjust prices

MALATYA. Much to the displeasure of buyers, some Turkish apricot exporters have increased the prices in their existing contracts. These had been concluded before the massive frost damage. Temperatures in Malatya are expected to cool down slightly in the coming days.

Nuts

Jul 1, 2025

Macadamias: sharp downturn in Australia

NEW FARM. Australian Macadamias has sharply downgraded the mid-season crop forecast in July. Growers and processors are struggling with one of the most difficult and unpredictable seasons in recent years.

Surveys and Studies

Jul 1, 2025

India: sharp rise in Monsoon planting

GUJARAT. In India, the state of Gujarat has a 70% share in the country’s production of peanuts and cotton. Official figures show that monsoon planting is well ahead of last year not only for these two commodities but also for sesame seeds and castor.

Surveys and Studies

Jun 30, 2025

EU: high prices drive agri-food trade

BRUSSEL. As the European Commission’s Directorate-General of Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) highlights the high prices for cocoa, coffee, fruit and nuts have impacted exports and imports in the first quarter of 2025. Cereal exports have, however, dipped.

Nuts

Jun 30, 2025

Peanuts: high quality in hot demand

NEW DELHI. Farmers in India are keen to purchase high-quality seeds to sow peanuts. Edible oil is trading lower. Yields have risen sharply in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Pulses

Jun 30, 2025

Chickpeas: competitive advantage

NEW DELHI. India currently holds a competitive advantage for chickpeas in the international market. Yet, the selling pressure witnessed in the initial weeks of the harvest may slow.

AUDITOR Issues

Jun 27, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 22/2025

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Oilseeds

Jun 26, 2025

Sesame seeds: tender with limited impact

NEW DELHI. Results for the recent tender were rather surprising. Yet, the tender has little impact for sesame seeds in India. China is encouraging trade with Africa. US imports show diverse developments.

Spices

Jun 26, 2025

Spice market update: impossible to compete with China

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, turmeric and red chilli and black pepper as well as a price list for more than 70 products.

Nuts

Jun 26, 2025

Hazelnuts: TMO cancels tender

ORDU. Bids did not live up to the TMO’s expectations in last week’s tender for hazelnuts. Wide price gaps prevail. Good news concerning the 2025 crop has emerged in the orchards. Economic indicators are somewhat promising for Turkey.

Dairy Products

Jun 25, 2025

Butter: summer slows sales

KEMPTEN/BRUSSELS. Summer has got its hold on butter sales in Germany. EU exports are still underperforming, and EU butter quotations are still remarkably high.

Oilseeds

Jun 25, 2025

Sunflower seeds: two decisive months ahead

SOFIA/BRUSSELS. July and August will prove decisive in the EU. Farmers are switching to sunflower seeds in Russia. EU imports are down on last year.

Oilseeds

Jun 24, 2025

Blue poppy seeds: harvest to start soon

OLOMOUC/BRUSSELS. With the harvest just around the corner for poppy seeds all eyes are set on the weather in the Czech Republic. EU imports have witnessed a sharp decline.

Dried Fruit

Jun 24, 2025

Dried apricots: producers in tight spot

MALATYA. Turkey’s fresh apricot production has taken a 65% hit this year. Producers are in a dangerous economical position. Climate change spells disaster for Malatya’s crop. The war in Iran will further drain supplies for dried apricots.

Dried Fruit

Jun 24, 2025

Dried figs: hinging on pollination

AYDIN. In Aydin, the weather has turned hot. Pollination is underway. Europe certainly tops the export chart for dried figs in Turkey.

Dried Fruit

Jun 24, 2025

Sultanas: still on the rise

MANISA. Turkey's grape production will decline by 19%. Exports are still lagging behind last year. Demand for wine leaves is on the rise.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jun 24, 2025

Cereals, oilseeds and pulses: mixed responses to first 2025 crop estimate

ANKARA. Although corn production will rise in Turkey this year, projections for other cereals are less encouraging. Oilseeds and dry pulses are also showing mixed trends. Market opinions, however, show a different picture for corn and red lentils.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jun 24, 2025

Lentils: sharp decline expected in Turkey

ANKARA. Official estimates show that Turkey’s red lentil crop will range 16% lower than last year. Traders are, however, much more upbeat. For green lentils the export ban will prove decisive.

Nuts

Jun 23, 2025

Cashews: Trump’s tariff loop profits China

NEW DELHI/HANOI. Low prices and sluggish demand have forced processors to close in India. With high US import tariffs prevailing for Vietnam, trading has shifted towards China. Demand for cashews is back on track in Europe.

Nuts

Jun 23, 2025

Peanuts: competitive rates

NEW DELHI. Suppliers in India are gearing up for buyers in China. For exporters the market is very competitive for peanuts.

Pulses

Jun 23, 2025

Chickpeas: market about to turn

NEW DELHI/ANKARA. Signals are mixed as to what way the market for chickpeas will turn in India. In Turkey, the direction is clear.

Grains

Jun 20, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: Middle East tensions prevail

BRUSSELS. Analysts have issued new production estimates for wheat in the EU and in Turkey. Harvesting is slow for corn in Brazil. The tensions in the Middle East over Iran and Israel are lingering in the background for soy and rapeseed.

Nuts

Jun 20, 2025

Hazelnuts: TMO with new sales approach

ORDU. By adopting a new approach in selling hazelnuts the TMO has prompted furious reactions. Quality concerns over the 2025 crop will shape the market.

Oilseeds

Jun 18, 2025

Sesame seeds: discouraging estimates in Pakistan

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. India has witnessed a decline in the export value for sesame seeds. Prospects are far from encouraging for the new crop in Pakistan.

Spices

Jun 18, 2025

Spice market update: Middle East conflict reduces demand for coriander

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

Nuts

Jun 18, 2025

Almonds: new export record in April

CANBERRA. Monthly almond shipments have reached a new record in Australia. The trade war with the USA has left its mark on China's purchases.

Oilseeds

Jun 17, 2025

Sunflower seeds: new June estimates

SOFIA/BRUSSELS. WASDE estimates are untouched for sunflower seeds. Contrary to this, Coceral has revised the EU production estimate. Traders report good crop development in Bulgaria. EU imports are down.

Dried Fruit

Jun 17, 2025

Dried figs: climate change presents challenge

AYDIN. In Aydin, the industry is presently working on improving its export performance for dried figs and industry leaders have identified quality, marketing and climate change as key problems in a recent workshop.

Dried Fruit

Jun 17, 2025

Sultanas: high prices for new crop

MANISA. Prices have started to rise yet again for sultanas. With exports clearly underperforming carry-over supplies will exceed 40,000 mt.

Dried Fruit

Jun 17, 2025

Dried apricots: no total standstill

MALATYA. Market activities for dried apricots have not come to an entire standstill. Price expectations for the first volumes of the new crop are circulating. Exports have taken a hit in May and economic disaster is looming.

Nuts

Jun 16, 2025

Almonds: slowdown in US shipments

SACRAMENTO. While exports are flat on last year, domestic shipments have declined by 7% as the May Position Report issued by the Almond Board of California shows. Inventories are still limited for US almonds with the new season expected to bring little change.

Nuts

Jun 16, 2025

Peanuts: too optimistic?

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. For exporters in India it is difficult to compete with South America. Projections are rather optimistic in Argentina. China is gaining market shares in traditional US markets for inshell peanuts.

Pulses

Jun 16, 2025

Chickpeas: stocks weigh on market

NEW DELHI. In India, the pressure is on for chickpeas. Question is how long this trend will last.

AUDITOR Issues

Jun 13, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 21/2025

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Grains

Jun 13, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: market holds its breath over Israel’s attacks on Iran

BRUSSELS. With Israel and Iran on the brink of a full-blown war the market is holding its breath. The negotiations between the US and China are causing tensions for corn and soybeans. The recently imposed EU quota for Ukrainian wheat is shifting dynamics. Drought and fires spell trouble for Canada’s canola.

Spices

Jun 13, 2025

Spice market update: turmeric arrivals decline significantly

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

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