Market updates on a whole range of agri-food products with up-to-date price trends
Dairy Products
Jul 4, 2019

Butter: A small price turnaround

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. After the EU market witnessed a continuous decline in recent weeks there now seems to be a break. A similar development has been observed in Germany.
Dairy Products
Jun 27, 2019

Butter: EU butter prices decline by 32%

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. The hot weather has an impact on the dairy market in Germany. With butter prices declining by as much as 32% in the EU, the market stands a very good chance in the export market. Market players are nevertheless disappointed.
Coffee
Jun 18, 2019

Coffee: Consumption to reach new record in 2019/20

WASHINGTON, DC. According to the FAS/USDA’s recently issued coffee biannual, global production is set to decline in 2019/20. The USDA has, in addition, revised its estimates for this season’s ending stocks and anticipates a record consumption.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jun 14, 2019

Apricots: Production estimates issued for Malatya

MALATYA. The official production estimates for Malatya have been released. On average, 50 kg of fresh apricots are to per tree are to be produced. The region accounts for as much as 90% of Turkey fresh apricot production.
Coffee
Jun 12, 2019

Coffee: Exports are on the rise

WASHINGTON DC. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has recently issued the coffee annuals for Tanzania, Nicaragua and Ethiopia as well as Mexico. The export figures are mainly on the rise.
Dairy Products
Jun 6, 2019

Butter: Subdued demand

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. Although prices are on an attractive level, the European Commission has nevertheless recorded a considerable dent in exports in January to February. In Germany, the buyers are trying their very best to secure low prices.
Sugar
May 27, 2019

Sugar: Smaller areas do not slow down production

FRANKFURT/BRÜSSEL. For the sugar giant Nordzucker, the 2018/19 financial year was marked by losses. Nevertheless, the Group has no doubts about the long-term prospects offered by the sugar market. Meanwhile, experts anticipate an increase in production during the 2019/20 sugar campaign despite smaller cultivation areas.
Dairy Products
May 10, 2019

Butter: EU exports decline

FRANKFRUT/BRUSSELS. According to the European Commission, the EU currently is highly competitive in terms of prices. In Germany, the unusually cold weather and a decline in sales volumes has dampened market sentiments. Nevertheless, the market for bulk butter appears to be reviving.
Sugar
May 3, 2019

Sugar: Dramatic decline in EU stocks

WASHINGTON, D.C/FRANKFURT. According to the recently issued annual report of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on the sugar market in the EU, production is expected to recover in MY 2019/20...
Dairy Products
Apr 26, 2019

Butter: Unpredictable market

FRANKFURT. Market players in Germany are becoming increasingly exasperated. Problem is that the market is becoming more and more unpredictable.
Cocoa
Apr 24, 2019

Cocoa: Stable demand situation

BONN. As the Association of German Confectionery Industry has recently reported cocoa bean grindings in Germany have risen nominally in the first quarter. Figures are also encouraging in Europe, North America and Asia.
Dairy Products
Mar 25, 2019

Brexit spells prolonged uncertainty for dairy market

BERLIN. According to a recently issued statement by the Association of the German Dairy Industry, Brexit and contract negotiations were the key issued discussed at the 10th Milk Forum in Berlin. The forum reflects the challenges the industry is confronted with.
Dairy Products
Mar 14, 2019

Butter: Improved prospects in the EU

FRANKFURT. The March negotiations have set a new price level for packet butter in Germany. Market players are, however, observing the developments in the market for bulk butter with some exasperation. And yet, optimistic sentiments are afloat in Europe.
Alerts and Regulations
Mar 14, 2019

Südzucker: Angry protests in France

MANNHEIM. As the Handelsblatt has reported Europe’s leading sugar giant, the Südzucker AG, intends to withdraw from the world market because of the permanently low sugar prices. The plan is to focus exclusively on Europe.
Dairy Products
Mar 6, 2019

Butter: Nervous sentiments in Germany

FRANKFURT. While low retail prices fail to impress consumers in Germany, the market is deeply concerned over the developments in the market for bulk butter.
Cocoa
Feb 11, 2019

Cocoa: Upswing in demand in Europe

AMSTERDAM/FRANKFURT. The grinding statistics from Europe and North America fall short of expectations. Last year’s prolonged summer weather has put off consumers from eating chocolate in Germany and concerns have been voiced over the mid-crop in the Côte d’Ivoire. Traders are, however, skeptical towards these and similar statements.
Dairy Products
Feb 5, 2019

Butter: New Aldi price comes as a shock

FRANKFURT. In January, the market almost came to a complete standstill with all eyes set on the contract negotiations with the retailers for February. Now Aldi has announced a new price, which spells disaster for the market in Germany.
Sugar
Jan 30, 2019

Sugar: Südzucker AG intends to close factories

MANNHEIM/FRANKFURT: As part of the restructuring plan for the sugar segment, the executive board intends to implement further cost-cutting measures in Germany and other countries in Europe.
Dairy Products
Jan 25, 2019

Butter: Contrary developments in Germany and Poland

FRANKFURT. While market players in Germany are generally satisfied with the way things are going, a dramatic price turnaround has taken place in Poland.
Sugar
Jan 10, 2019

Südzucker: Significant losses in the sugar segment

The Südzucker AG has confirmed the full-year forecast in the recently published third quarterly report. Problem is that the sugar market continues to be difficult. The CropEnergies segment has shown similarly disappointing results in the current fiscal year. Revenues have declined by 2.1%.
Import / Export Statistics
Jan 9, 2019

Sunflower seeds 2018/19: Hard facts and figures

Important data provided in a clearly structured Excel file: Background information, sunflower seed production data, import and export data and prices.
Sugar
Dec 28, 2018

Sugar 2018/19: Hard facts and figures

Important data provided in a clearly-structured Excel file, including: Background information, sugar production data, import and export figures and market prices.
Dairy Products
Dec 14, 2018

Butter: Demand revives

FRANKFURT. The pre-Christmas sales for packet butter are still running smoothly in Germany. Meanwhile, the offers for bulk butter are turning out to be rather heterogeneous.
Sugar
Dec 13, 2018

Sugar: Nordzucker announces drastic cuts

FRANKFURT. In July, the EU Commission was still reckoning with an EU sugar production of 20.1 million mt. This figure has since been revised downwards several times.
Sugar
Dec 10, 2018

Sugar: Dramatic supply squeeze in Europe

LONDON/BERLIN. The German Sugar Industry Association (WVZ) has recently revised its 2018/19 production estimates downwards. Moreover, the outlook for 2019/20 is not exactly encouraging with experts agreeing that the low prices should prompt farmers to switch to more attractive products.
Dairy Products
Nov 29, 2018

Butter: Gloss on figures required

FRANKFURT. The market in Germany is highly satisfied with the pre-Christmas sales in the retail markets for packet butter. Price reductions at the beginning of November have most certainly spurred consumer demand. At the same time, a shift is expected to take place in the market for bulk butter.
Import / Export Statistics
Nov 26, 2018

Dried figs 2018/19: Hard facts and figures

The most important data on dried figs provided in a clearly structured Excel file with: Background information, dried fig production data and import and export data and prices.
Dairy Products
Nov 16, 2018

Butter: Market regains hope in Germany

FRANKFURT/LODZ. After the unexpected price slump for bulk butter in Germany, market analysts have now regained some confidence again. In addition, it should be noted that Christmas is drawing near.
Sugar
Nov 7, 2018

Sugar: No offers available

LONDON/FRANKFURT. This year’s crop is a total disaster. The situation is so bad that British Sugar can no longer provide any offers. Market players in Germany are also confronted with high prices.
Sugar
Oct 26, 2018

Sugar: Traders face tough negotiations

LONDON/FRANKFURT. This year’s sugar beet crop is an absolute disaster. Traders must react fast in confronting angry customers. Offers are no longer available.
Cocoa
Oct 22, 2018

Cocoa: North America is back again

WASHINGTON DC/ SINGAPORE. North American Cocoa grindings dropped significantly in the second quarter. Judging by the recently announced cocoa grindings for the third quarter it, however, seems that demand has recovered.
Dairy Products
Oct 19, 2018

Butter: Revival in retail demand

FRANKFURT/LODZ. Although the market for bulk butter in Germany remains struck after speculators caused an unexpected plunge in prices, there are signs of revival.
Import / Export Statistics
Oct 18, 2018

Honey: Germany reduces imports from the Ukraine

KIEV/FRANKFURT. The top honey producer Ukraine was the most important honey supplier for the German market last year. In 2018, however, exports from the Ukraine declined significantly.
Cocoa
Oct 17, 2018

Cocoa: Grinds rise in Germany

BONN. The Association of the German Confectionery Industry records a nominal increase of in cocoa grinds for Q3.
Sugar
Oct 16, 2018

Nordzucker: Significant losses in 2018/19

BRAUNSCHWEIG. In its semi-annual report Nordzucker states a significant decline in earnings in the first half of 2018/19. This is the result of significantly lower selling prices and lower sugar volumes. Losses are expected for the current financial year and for the following year.
Dairy Products
Oct 15, 2018

Butter: Price development comes as a shock to buyers

FRANKFURT. The price development in Germany has taken the entire market by surprise and comes as a shock to buyers. As estimates can no longer be trusted it seems that the whole market has changed.
Cocoa
Oct 15, 2018

Cocoa: Demand is on the rise in Europe

BRUSSELS/AMSTERDAM. The Q3 grind statistics announced by the European Cocoa Association (ECA) may hint that growth has slowed, but market players remain positive. In addition, the data presented by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) in the September report bespeaks of a better start to the new season than previously anticipated.
Import / Export Statistics
Oct 8, 2018

Almonds 2018/19: Hard facts and figures

All relevant data provided in a well-structured Excel file. Including background information, global almond production data, import and export figures and prices.
Dairy Products
Oct 5, 2018

Butter: Prices take a surprising turn

FRANKFURT/LODZ. Market observers agree that the butter market in Germany is proving rather mysterious at the moment. Although the hot and dry summer left the farmers with insufficient feed supplies for the winter and demand was set to revive after the summer holidays, the prices for butter have taken a surprisingly mixed turn.
Sugar
Sep 24, 2018

Sugar: British Sugar raises ex works prices

LONDON/PARIS. The sugar giant British Sugar has raised its ex works prices. At the same time, reports state that the farmers are to receive less for their sugar beets.
Cocoa
Sep 24, 2018

Cocoa: New EU limits pose great challenge for the market

AMSTERDAM/ABIDJAN. With EU regulations concerning cocoa becoming more and more specific traders are confronted with ever increasing challenges. The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has, in addition, stimulated speculations over production in West Africa.
Import / Export Statistics
Sep 17, 2018

Sultanas 2018/19: Hard facts and figures

The most important data provided in a clearly structured Excel file. Including: Background information, global sultana production data, import and export data and prices.
Fruit and Vegetables
Sep 7, 2018

Cherries: Record crop in Poland

FRANKFURT. Due to significant increases in production, this year’s EU cherry crop is predicted to be 30% higher than last year.
Import / Export Statistics
Sep 6, 2018

Sesame seeds 2018/19: Hard facts and figures

The most important data provided in a clearly structured Excel file. Including: Background information, sesame seed production data, import and export data and prices.
Sugar
Sep 3, 2018

Sugar beets: Drought impacts new campaign

BRAUNSCHWEIG. In a recently published press release sugar giant Nordzucker has announced that the processing campaign will start in Poland and Slovakia on 12 September, one week later than usual. In addition, the Farmers’ Association Landvolk has voiced concerns over the new season in Lower Saxony in Germany.
Dairy Products
Aug 27, 2018

Butter: Prices affected by drought

FRANKFURT/LODZ. The summer months were marked by extremely high temperatures and dryness in Germany and Poland resulting in massive crop losses. These conditions have also left their mark on the butter market.
Sugar
Aug 16, 2018

Sugar: Heat stress also in the EU beet cultivation

FRANKFURT. Initially, the European sugar beet crop seemed to be able to withstand the summer heat well, by now however, yield losses cannot be ruled out.
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Aug 10, 2018

NOVELLA AGRI EXCLUSIVE - Sugar: How the British sugar market is profiting from Brexit

LONDON/FRANKFURT. By March 2019 at the latest, if not by the end of this year, Great Britain, in all probability will no longer be part of the European Union. This will have serious consequences for the sugar market.