Market updates on edible nuts with up-to-date price trends
Nuts
Feb 6, 2025

Hazelnuts: accused of monopoly

ORDU. Exporters have responded to the TMO sales for hazelnuts. Prices are not quite what the market expected and the TMO has been accused of opening the doors to a monopoly. Exports are impressive, despite prices being remarkably high.
Nuts
Feb 5, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: Manila harbour heavily congested

MANILA. Limited infrastructure and inefficiency are delaying freight handling in the Philippine capital and driving up costs. The Philippines is not directly affected by the US tariffs.
Nuts
Feb 4, 2025

Chestnuts: EU imports are declining

AYDIN/BRUSSELS. Turkey recorded an increase in production in 2024 compared to the previous year, with Aydin being the most important growing region for chestnuts. However, the EU imported significantly less than in 2023.
Nuts
Feb 3, 2025

Peanuts: larger US production

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. Indian traders are looking forward to further price hikes and are pinning hopes on the upcoming wedding season. In the USA, production is expected to be higher while at the same time exports are declining.
Nuts
Feb 3, 2025

Walnuts: sharp downturn in exports

SANTIAGO. Europe is the noted exception for Chile’s walnuts. The country’s exports are showing mixed trends. Hope is that the current supply situation will improve.
Nuts
Jan 30, 2025

Hazelnuts: TMO launches sales

ORDU. On Thursday, the TMO launched its long-awaited sales for hazelnuts. Pricing has turned extremely difficult for exporters. Observations are emerging from the orchards concerning the 2025 crop.
Nuts
Jan 29, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: situation in the Red Sea could ease

MANILA. With the ceasefire in the Gaza war, the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have agreed to temporarily cease their attacks on non-Israeli ships; this announcement is fuelling hope, but is currently still being treated with great caution.
Nuts
Jan 29, 2025

Pine nuts: Turkey as EU champion

BRUSSELS. As recent EU import statistics show China and Russia maintained their leading market positions in 2024. Another interesting trend is that shipments from Turkey have risen sharply.
Nuts
Jan 27, 2025

Almonds: crop smaller than anticipated

MADRID. Exports are running smoothly for almonds in Spain this season. News from the orchards is, by contrast, not quite as encouraging.
Nuts
Jan 27, 2025

Peanuts: situation to turn post-Lunar New Year

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. External factors are driving the market for peanuts in India. This week’s new year celebrations are bringing trading with China and Vietnam to a standstill. Traders are closely monitoring the supply and demand situation in the USA and the weather in Brazil.
Nuts
Jan 23, 2025

Hazelnuts: Ferrero takes the blame

ORDU. Ferrero is mainly to blame for the current price movements for hazelnuts. Other factors are, however, also shaping market dynamics with speculations running wild.
Nuts
Jan 23, 2025

Almonds: high exports reduce carry-over stocks

CANBERRA. The free trade agreement between Australia and China favours almond exports this season. At the same time, record exports ensure that there are hardly any carry-over stocks that could be taken into the new season at the beginning of March.
Nuts
Jan 22, 2025

Cashews: huge potential

HANOI/BRUSSELS. Cashew nuts worth almost USD 8 billion were traded worldwide in 2024, and market experts expect this figure to increase significantly in the coming years. Vietnam remains the most important exporter.
Nuts
Jan 22, 2025

Pistachios: 25% slump in US exports

SACRAMENTO/TEHRAN. Despite ranging much lower than last year, US pistachio exports are doing rather well. Attractive prices have boosted Iran’s exports.
Nuts
Jan 22, 2025

Peanuts: international trade policy comes into focus

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. Prices on the Indian peanut market have risen again, although this price trend is extremely volatile. In the USA, much depends on how international trade policy develops; at present, buyers are rather hesitant.
Nuts
Jan 20, 2025

Pistachios: record-breaking EU demand

BRUSSELS. EU imports exceeded EUR 1 billion for the first time on record in 2024. Marketing is key for US pistachios. Iran is not off the scene yet. For Turkey the scenario will change in 2025/2026.
Nuts
Jan 16, 2025

Hazelnuts: TMO sets agenda

ORDU/BRUSSELS. Curious speculations on hazelnuts abound in Turkey. Growers are feeding expectations for the next crop. The USA is still gaining fast in the EU as recent import statistics show.
Nuts
Jan 15, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: market remains extremely volatile

MANILA. Many unpredictable factors make it very difficult to forecast the coconut market for 2025. However, the shortage of raw materials and low stocks are likely to lead to price increases.
Nuts
Jan 15, 2025

Macadamias: looking ahead

ROTTERDAM. Prospects are quite encouraging for macadamias with harvesting about to start in South Africa and Kenya. Yet, competition from China is fierce and uncertainty persists about Trump’s proposed tariffs. Offers for the 2025 crop are available in Europe.
Nuts
Jan 15, 2025

Pistachios: new year with new stimulators

ISTANBUL. According to traders the Dubai chocolate hype no longer is the main stimulator for pistachios in Turkey. Other factors have rather entered the scene in January. News concerning the next crop is also emerging form the orchards.
Nuts
Jan 14, 2025

Almonds: strong December

SACRAMENTO. US shipments have flatlined for almonds. Exports to India will gain. Sentiments are still bullish.
Nuts
Jan 13, 2025

Peanuts: hoped-for price increases set in

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. The first price increases have taken place on the Indian peanut market – suppliers had been waiting for this for a long time. Government purchases and Ramadan could fuel the increases, but there are also obstacles. Meanwhile, sowing in Argentina has been completed.
Nuts
Jan 10, 2025

Cashews: Vietnam sets new export record

HANOI. Vietnam's cashew export turnover surpassed an important mark in 2024, and the future looks promising. Both a larger export volume and a higher average export price have contributed to this success.
Oilseeds
Jan 10, 2025

Peanuts: “Businesses should focus on ensuring quality control”

SEEHEIM/NEW DELHI. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the Indian peanut market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.
Nuts
Jan 9, 2025

Hazelnuts: higher minimum wage causes prices to rise

ORDU. The announced 30% increase in the minimum wage in Turkey is also having an impact on the hazelnut market. Nevertheless, exports continue to be excellent. Market players do not expect the TMO to announce sales this month.
Oilseeds
Jan 8, 2025

Blue poppy seeds: “Czech farmers should focus on improving the landscape”

SEEHEIM/CHRUDIM. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Kristián Vronka, managing director of CROPFUL s.r.o., explains how market players in the Czech blue poppy seed markets have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.
Nuts
Jan 6, 2025

Peanuts: the right soil is crucial

NEW DELHI. In the important growing region of Uttar Pradesh, the quality of peanuts grown in black soil has not been convincing this season, resulting in a shortage of high-quality produce. Meanwhile, the Indian government is continuing its purchases at a rapid pace.
Oilseeds
Jan 6, 2025

Flaxseed: “The main challenge is to keep the market growing”

SEEHEIM/WARSAW. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the flaxseed market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.
Oilseeds
Jan 2, 2025

Dried fruit and blue poppy seeds: “Turkey’s economical situation is very sensitive”

SEEHEIM/IZMIR. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the Turkish blue poppy seed and dried fruit market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.
Oilseeds
Dec 30, 2024

Sunflower seeds: “Farmers will hold back their goods”

SEEHEIM/SOFIA. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the sunflower seed market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.
Oilseeds
Dec 27, 2024

Spices and Sesame seeds: “The markets remain vulnerable”

SEEHEIM/NEW DELHI. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the Indian spice and sesame seed market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.
Oilseeds
Dec 23, 2024

Almonds: “We need to understand that prices have to increase”

SEEHEIM/WARSAW. The year 2024 had a lot to offer: new regulations and record prices were the order of the day in many markets, and climatic extremes were noticeable in many areas. Our business partner from the almond market explains how market players have been facing these hurdles and what they expect for the coming year 2025. Read the full interview here.
Nuts
Dec 19, 2024

Hazelnuts: January to stimulate market

ORDU. With the new year just around the corner January will provide new impulses for hazelnuts. Speculators are disrupting proceedings.
Nuts
Dec 19, 2024

Almonds: too good for buyers

SACRAMENTO. Excitement is bubbling over as the November position report issued by the Almond Board of California is the best news the industry has had in a while. November shipments have beat October, which has not happened since 2020.
Nuts
Dec 18, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: Philippine production to be strengthened

MANILA. Old coconut palms and adverse weather conditions pose challenges for coconut production in the Philippines. A new holistic concept aims to remedy this. Demand remains high.
Nuts
Dec 18, 2024

Pecans: supplies fall short of demand

MEXICO CITY. Light supplies and high demand are driving the market for pecans. A supply squeeze is looming large. Drought spells trouble for next year’s crop in Mexico.
Nuts
Dec 18, 2024

Pistachios: much is at stake

TEHRAN/BRUSSELS. For suppliers in Iran the EU import ban for pistachios seems imminent. The EU has rejected as many as 35 shipments from Iran due to aflatoxin this year so far. Pistachios are in high demand, and much is a stake for the industry.
Nuts
Dec 16, 2024

Peanuts: demand from China remains weak

NEW DELHI/BEIJING. The economic situation is forcing Chinese consumers to cut back on their purchases; Indian exporters are also clearly feeling the effects of this downturn. There is no end to the price declines.
Nuts
Dec 16, 2024

Walnuts: exports to Europe defy trend

SANTIAGO. Chile’s walnut exports are down. Yet, monthly shipments picked up for shelled walnuts in November and Europe is sporting some gains.
Nuts
Dec 12, 2024

Hazelnuts: news from the orchards

ORDU. Exports may have reached a record in the first three months of the season, but suppliers are far from happy with the international demand situation for hazelnuts. News on next year’s crop is emerging. Prices models are complex.
Nuts
Dec 11, 2024

Desiccated coconuts: concern about supply shortage

MANILA/JAKARTA. Closures and delistings of various coconut producers are causing concern among traders. The first half of 2025 could be characterised by lower supply and higher prices.
Nuts
Dec 11, 2024

Brazil nuts: upsurge in prices

BRUSSELS/LIMA. Peru’s export prices have risen sharply. New EU statistics also show that average import prices are up.
Nuts
Dec 9, 2024

Peanuts: high edible oil imports dampen peanut trade

NEW DELHI. Contrary to the hopes of Indian growers, peanut prices have continued to decline. Indian edible oil imports are extremely high, which is slowing down trade. Nevertheless, the outlook is quite positive.
Nuts
Dec 9, 2024

Macadamias: much better than expected

BRISBANE. With harvesting finally complete the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has issued new estimates for the 2024 crop. They are much better than expected.
Nuts
Dec 4, 2024

Hazelnuts: glimmer of hope for buyers

ORDU. India is the next big market and marketing is underway to promote Turkish hazelnuts as a healthy snack. Speculations are rife in Turkey as to which way the market will turn in January. Buyers may have a small reason to hope.
Nuts
Dec 4, 2024

Pistachios: chaos over potential ban

TEHRAN/BRUSSELS. Things are coming to a head between Iran and the EU over aflatoxin. To make the situation worse, the automotive industry has also turned to pistachios. Yet, exports are doing rather well. EU imports have surged.
Nuts
Dec 2, 2024

Pecans: slow start to season in EU

BRUSSELS/FORT WORTH. Demand for pecans has slipped in the EU in 2024/2025. Hurricane Helene has created extensive damage in Georgia. Mexico is still battling a severe drought.
Nuts
Dec 2, 2024

Peanuts: China cuts purchases in India

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. Due to the high tariffs, Chinese importers are turning away from Indian suppliers and looking to Brazil instead. In India, the government has begun its purchases.