Market News on Oilseeds

Organic Commodities

Feb 7, 2025

Chia seeds: buyers turn to new origins

ASUNCIÓN. Due to the shortfalls in production in South America buyers have turned resourceful in obtaining chia seeds. Prices have certainly surged to unwanted highs.

Oilseeds

Feb 6, 2025

Sesame seeds: reduced acreage for Rabi crop

NEW DELHI/OUAGADOUGOU. Imports are putting pressure on prices on the Indian sesame seed market and could have an impact on sowing for the summer crop. In Burkina Faso, traders are holding back their goods.

Oilseeds

Feb 5, 2025

Sunflower seeds: further downward revisions

SOFIA. With each new report from the European Commission, lower estimates for the 2024 EU sunflower seed crop emerge. High prices are the reason for subdued demand.

Oilseeds

Feb 5, 2025

Blue poppy seeds: plans for sowing in 2025

CHRUDIM. Czech poppy farmers are in the hot planning phase regarding sowing for the 2025 crop. However, comparatively large acreages of winter poppy seeds are causing market players concern.

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.

Grains

Jan 31, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: double blow for Canada

BRUSSELS. Argentina has cut the export tariffs for wheat and soybeans. Concerning dry weather conditions prevail for corn. Thanks to the Trump administration Canada’s canola producers are waiting for a double blow.

Oilseeds

Jan 30, 2025

Sesame seeds: tender could firm up prices

NEW DELHI/DALIAN. High sesame seed imports to India and lower demand are weighing on prices. Market players are hoping for some firming with a new sesame seed tender expected in the next few days.

Oilseeds

Jan 30, 2025

Flaxseed: expectations for the 2025/26 season

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. According to official figures, Canadian flaxseed production in 2024/25 was lower than expected. Forecasts for the coming season are at a similar level.

Oilseeds

Jan 30, 2025

Mustard seeds: Canada's cultivation forecast for 2025/26

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Although the opportunities in the export market should be good, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is expecting a decline in cultivation for the coming season. Canada is the EU's second most important supplier of mustard seeds after Ukraine.

Oilseeds

Jan 29, 2025

Sunflower seeds: Ukraine expects similar acreage to 2024

SOFIA/KYIV. Initial estimates by the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture predict a similar acreage to last year. Experts lament Moldova's dependence on foreign markets.

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.

Grains

Jan 24, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: heavy blows as weather turns icy

BRUSSELS. Arctic winter conditions have impacted wheat. Rain has a two-sided impact on corn in Latin America. China has halted soybean shipments from Brazil. The Trump administration will deal a double blow to Canada’s canola industry.

Oilseeds

Jan 23, 2025

Flaxseed: Kazakhstan doubles exports

ASTANA/MOSCOW. After last year's slump, Kazakhstan was able to double its flaxseed exports in the first few months of this season. Meanwhile, the EU drastically increased its imports from Russia in the final weeks of the year 2024.

Oilseeds

Jan 23, 2025

Mustard seeds: lower cultivation forecast for 2025/26

OTTAWA/KYIV. Important growing countries could reduce their mustard seed acreage this year. This would also have an impact on prices. Alongside Ukraine, Canada is currently the most important trading partner for importers from the EU.

Oilseeds

Jan 23, 2025

Sesame seeds: consequences for cultivation

NEW DELHI. Rainfall has often led to lower yields in India. Growers could now draw the appropriate consequences. India's sesame seed exports increased by 13.9% in 2024.

Oilseeds

Jan 22, 2025

Sunflower seeds: slow start to the new year

SOFIA. Low demand and stable prices dominate the Bulgarian sunflower seed market. The smaller crops in many growing countries are also having an impact on EU imports.

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.

Grains

Jan 17, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: farmers hurry to sell

BRUSSELS. Wheat exports will shift in the next few months. Buyers are urged to pay attention to mycotoxin in French corn. US farmers are desperately trying to sell soybeans and corn. Coceral has issued the first EU production estimate for rapeseed.

Oilseeds

Jan 16, 2025

Sesame seeds: rising prices due to high demand

NEW DELHI/N’DJAMENA. A lack of demand and high competitive pressure on the international market is putting pressure on prices for Indian sesame seeds. Meanwhile, sesame seeds from Chad are in good demand, which is also reflected in shipments to the EU.

Oilseeds

Jan 16, 2025

Sunflower seeds: first estimates for the 2025/2026 crop

SOFIA/KYIV. While the crop results for the 2024/2025 season have now largely been finalized after frequent corrections, the first experts are now giving their estimates for EU sunflower seed production in 2025/2026.

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.

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.

Oilseeds

Jan 9, 2025

Sesame seeds: China and South Korea increase imports significantly

NEW DELHI/PEKING. The sesame seed market in India shows little change in the new year. China and South Korea have significantly increased their sesame seed imports in 2024, while the USA recorded a moderate decline.

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.

Grains

Dec 20, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: arrivals revive activities in Europe

BRUSSELS. Wheat production has exceeded expectations in Argentina and Australia. The US funding bill will have quite an impact on corn. Exports are running smoothly for US soybeans. Rapeseed arrivals from Australia have revived activities in France and Belgium.

Oilseeds

Dec 19, 2024

Sesame seeds: foreign exchange trade causes prices to rise

NEW DELHI/ABUJA. Increased export prices have brought the sesame seed trade in Nigeria to a temporary standstill. In the Indian market, traders are stocking up for the upcoming public holidays in January.

Oilseeds

Dec 18, 2024

Sunflower seeds: slight price declines at the end of the year

MOSCOW/BERLIN. Larger acreages for oilseeds, including sunflower seeds, are expected to bring a new record crop to the Russian market in the 2025/2026 season. Sunflower seeds are currently coming under price pressure in Bulgaria.

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.

Grains

Dec 13, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: WASDE sets agenda

BRUSSELS. This week’s WASDE report is far from encouraging for EU wheat and has failed to consider developments in South America for corn. Prospects are still sunny for soybeans in South America. Euronext rapeseed futures have recovered from the November slump.

Oilseeds

Dec 12, 2024

Flaxseed: stable prices at the end of the year

KYIV/MOSCOW. In recent weeks, flaxseed shipments from Russia to the EU have once again increased significantly. However, with higher tariffs, it remains to be seen how the market will develop in the coming year.

Oilseeds

Dec 12, 2024

Sesame seeds: India's exports recover

NEW DELHI/SEOUL. Indian sesame seed farmers have now harvested about 80% of their crop. In the current tender, India and Nigeria were each able to secure the largest single position and a further tender has reportedly already been announced for next week.

Oilseeds

Dec 12, 2024

Sunflower seeds: EU estimates lowered by a further 7%

SOFIA/KYIV. In the latest report from the US Department of Agriculture, further major corrections have been made for individual sunflower seed growing regions. Meanwhile, Ukraine has set minimum exports for certain agricultural products for December 2024.

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.

Grains

Dec 6, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: large volumes reclassified

BRUSSELS. Although the prospects for Australia’s wheat crop are highly encouraging, large volumes have been downgraded as feed wheat. Trump’s proposed tariffs have stirred a high degree of irritation for corn. Prospects for Brazil’s bumper soybean crop have improved. Palm oil is a price driver for rapeseed and canola.

Oilseeds

Dec 5, 2024

Sesame seeds: tender causes prices to rise

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. With the prospect of another sesame seed tender in the coming week, suppliers on the Indian trading markets are taking the opportunity to adjust their prices. However, the trend in the export market is different.

Oilseeds

Dec 5, 2024

Sunflower seeds: EU Commission adjusts crop estimates

KYIV/DALIAN. In the European Commission's latest report, some adjustments have been made compared to last month's report. Overall, however, the result is once again in decline.

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.

Grains

Nov 29, 2024

Grains and oilseeds: Trump sparks nervousness

BRUSSELS. Harvesting is underway for wheat in Argentina and in Australia. Ethanol is providing support for US corn. Soy traders are nervous over Donald Trump’s proposed policies. His tariff’s will also have a big impact on Canadian canola.

Oilseeds

Nov 28, 2024

Flaxseed: prices continue to rise

OTTAWA/ASTANA. While the tariffs on flaxseed could be an opportunity for the Canadian flaxseed traders to expand shipments to the EU, a similar measure on exports to the USA could restrict trade with the neighbouring country.

Oilseeds

Nov 28, 2024

Mustard seeds: EU reduces imports from Russia by 90%

OTTAWA/MOSCOW. Canada's mustard seed forecasts for the 2024/2025 season remain unchanged from last month's estimates, with shipments to the EU up nearly 17% since then.

Oilseeds

Nov 28, 2024

Sesame seeds: new tender swiftly announced

NEW DELHI/BRASÍLIA. Korea has announced a new tender for the second week in December only weeks after the most recent tender was called. Traders in India have imported more sesame seeds.

Oilseeds

Nov 27, 2024

Sunflower seeds: prices are slowly easing

SOFIA/KYIV. Sunflower seed producers in Ukraine are still busy with the harvest. So far, yields are significantly lower than last year. In Bulgaria, prices for hulled sunflower kernels have stabilised for the time being.

Oilseeds

Nov 27, 2024

Pumpkin seeds: hardly any GWS kernels in EU quality

DALIAN. Demand for Chinese shine skins is weak, and the large crop volume is putting additional downward pressure on prices. Meanwhile, suppliers of GWS kernels have completely different problems.

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