Market updates on oilseeds with up-to-date price trends
Oilseeds
Mar 3, 2020

Oilseeds update: price decline continues

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Mar 3, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: delayed export releases

PEKING. In many Chinese pumpkin seed factories, work could be resumed by now. While the logistical infrastructure is no longer a problem, delays are occurring in a different area.
Oils
Mar 2, 2020

Soybeans: Brazil beats USA on soybean exports

CHICAGO. The soybean market was again slightly firmer. High processing figures for US soybeans are expected in the NOPA report. Dockworkers' strikes and the suspension of export registrations in Argentina also supported the soy prices. Brazil caused a sensation in the market with record soybean exports in February.
Grains
Feb 28, 2020

Cereals and oilseeds: "Prices will continue to decline"

FRANKFURT. In the past few days, cereals and oilseeds have experienced downright price slumps on the stock markets. The effects of the Covid-19 epidemic are, however, also affecting smaller commodities.
Oils
Feb 28, 2020

Rapeseed: sharp crash on the physical market

HAMBURG. While Canola was still able to maintain its price in Canada, the rapeseed market in Western Europe continued its strong downward trend. In Canada, the trade feared that the outbreak of COVID-19 in China would develop into a pandemic with serious consequences for the whole world. In Germany, rapeseed fell sharply on the physical market. Strong pressure also came from palm oil.
Oilseeds
Feb 27, 2020

Sunflower seeds: initial production estimates for 2020

SOFIA. The European Association Coceral has issued first production estimates for cereals and oilseeds in 2020. Total sunflower seed production is estimated at...
Oilseeds
Feb 27, 2020

Oilseeds update: organic offers are limited

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oils
Feb 26, 2020

Soybeans: China's import transactions are severely delayed

CHICAGO. The soybean market continues its weak price performance. Fears of a coronavirus pandemic are increasing and make further market assessments difficult. China can only process imports with a considerable delay. In Argentina, the export tax increases have caused strong criticism from farmers, who recently threatened the government with a sales stop.
Oilseeds
Feb 26, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: Market players expect an increase in cultivation

CHRUDIM. While the exchange rate is returning to normal, the forthcoming sowing in the Czech poppy market is coming to the fore. The farmers should be able to cultivate their fields in a few weeks.
Oilseeds
Feb 26, 2020

Flaxseed: Poland returns to buying farmgate goods in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. After factories in Poland had stopped buying farmgate goods in Kazakhstan in recent weeks due to the high prices, the first companies are now buying again. Meanwhile, traders are concluding future contracts with farmers.
Oilseeds
Feb 25, 2020

Sesame seeds: subdued demand has enormous impact

NEW DELHI. The coronavirus is having a considerable impact on the sesame seed market. Problem is that China purchases large supplies of hulled sesame seeds in Africa. Demand from China has, however, stalled completely.
Oilseeds
Feb 24, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: first factories resume work

PEKING. Many Chinese pumpkin seed factories are still waiting for approval from the local health authorities. In some places, however, work has already started again.
Oils
Feb 21, 2020

Rapeseed: USDA damps export expectations

HAMBURG. The canola and rapeseed markets developed in slightly opposite directions, with price gains in Winnipeg and slight price losses in Paris. The US soy market remained weak, with palm oil showing a slight increase. Coceral estimates that the EU rapeseed crop will be 2.3% higher.
Oilseeds
Feb 20, 2020

Oilseeds update: prices are down

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Feb 20, 2020

Sunflower seeds: market gears up for sowing

SOFIA. Some market players hoped that the prices for sunflower kernels would exceed EUR 0.80 per kg in Bulgari. This has, however, been wishful thinking so far. Buyers currently prefer...
Oils
Feb 19, 2020

Rapeseed: low exchange rate causes prices to rise

HAMBURG. The Canadian canola market weakened after soybean oil prices in the USA fell and railway blockades put pressure on prices. Malaysia's palm oil exports declined slightly less than feared in the middle of the month. In Western Europe, a weaker euro exchange rate pushed up the price of rapeseed.
Oilseeds
Feb 19, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: subdued trading activities

CHRUDIM/ANKARA. Traders report that the markets are relatively quiet in the Czech Republic and in Turkey. Blue poppy seeds are trading in a firm range in Turkey. A noted shift has, however, been observed in the Czech Republic.
Oilseeds
Feb 19, 2020

Flaxseed: record-breaking prices

NUR-SULTAN. Market players report that the measures in place on the Kazakh-Chinese border have driven up prices to astronomical highs. In addition, the quality of the seeds is anything but convincing.
Oils
Feb 18, 2020

Soybeans: price expectations of USD 9 per bushel

CHICAGO. US soybeans rose slightly in the after the trade expected China to buy more soybeans this week after the Phase 1 deal came into effect. It remains to be seen whether this calculation works out. South America's soybean forecasts continue to rise.
Oilseeds
Feb 17, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: further delays in production

PEKING. The pumpkin seed factories remain closed in China due to the coronavirus. Problem is that factories need to be inspected and approved by the local health authorities before being allowed to open again. Reports state that no companies have obtained permission to resume operations as yet.
Oilseeds
Feb 17, 2020

Oilseeds update: looking for buyers

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Feb 17, 2020

Sesame seeds: concerns over possible slump in exports

NEW DELHI. Sowing is underway in some parts of Gujarat. The situation in China is a matter of concern. Problem is that the country is an important export destination.
Oilseeds
Feb 12, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: currency-related price correction

CHRUDIM. The Czech koruna has been strengthening steadily against the euro for months now. However, export prices in the poppy seed market remained relatively unaffected. Now, the situation has changed.
Oils
Feb 12, 2020

Rapeseed: soy and crude oil provide some support for the market

HAMBURG. The canola and rapeseed markets were able to recover after the slump. A low loonie in Canada and a falling euro in Western Europe supported forward rates. Slight support also came from the soybean oil and crude oil markets.
Oilseeds
Feb 12, 2020

Sunflower seeds: low demand for bakery kernels

SOFIA. After February started off with considerable fluctuations in price, the market for unhulled sunflower seeds has now stabilised again. Demand for bakery kernels is, however, rather subdued.
Oilseeds
Feb 12, 2020

Oilseeds update: further delays in China

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Feb 11, 2020

Oilseeds update: first offers issued in China

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Feb 10, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: possible production increase in 2020

CHRUDIM/ANKARA. The mild weather causes poppy seed farmers in the Czech Republic to already start planning for the 2020 sowing season. Market players reckon that...
Oils
Feb 10, 2020

Soybeans: Brazil's crop continues to fall behind

CHICAGO. US soybeans tended to be slightly firmer in Chicago. US soybean stocks could be estimated down in the WASDE report on Tuesday evening. Despite delays related to the coronavirus, China continues to meet its targets for Phase 1 commercial transactions. Brazil's soybean harvest is delayed due to rainfall, but the crop forecasts are increasingly higher.
Oilseeds
Feb 10, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: health authorities need to approve factories

PEKING. Many companies in China are now resuming operations outside the restricted areas. Face masks are obligatory for employees. White-collar workers are working from home. Local health authorities have to carry out inspections before factories are permitted to resume production.
Oilseeds
Feb 7, 2020

Oilseeds update: delays in sowing

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Pulses
Feb 6, 2020

Groundnuts: sharp rise in shipments from India

NEW DELHI/FRANKFURT. Shipments to Germany declined sharply last year. Contrary to this, imports from India increased by 28%.
Oilseeds
Feb 6, 2020

Sesame seeds: Germany reduces imports by 21%

NEW DELHI/FRANKFURT. Sesame seed exporters in India are currently finding it difficult to defend their position in the market. This is also reflected in the exports to Germany.
Oils
Feb 6, 2020

Soybeans: Brazil's crop expectations continue to rise

CHICAGO. US soybeans were just able to hold their own compared to yesterday. The diminishing fear of a pandemic due to the corona virus supported the soya market, the trade expects earlier soya purchases by China, but these have not yet been confirmed. Brazil's soybean crop expectations increased again. This could put pressure on soybean prices in Chicago again.
Oilseeds
Feb 5, 2020

Sunflower seeds defy the trend

SOFIA/KIEV. While prices for oilseeds such as rapeseed are currently on the rise again, farmgate prices for sunflower seeds from Bulgaria continued to decline.
Oilseeds
Feb 5, 2020

Oilmeals: China gives Russia a boost

MOSCOW. Russia has stepped up the exports of sunflower meal. China's importance cannot be underestimated.
Oils
Feb 4, 2020

Rapeseed: weak recovery trend after price slump

HAMBURG. The canola and rapeseed markets recovered slightly after former price losses. Some support was provided by US soybeans, which picked up due to high export inspection results. The palm oil market is supported by slightly better demand from Pakistan. Palm oil exports to China remained low. India raised the import duty on Malaysian palm oil. In Western Europe, rapeseeddeclined slightly on the cash market.
Oilseeds
Feb 4, 2020

Blue poppy seeds: questionable price demands

CHRUDIM/ANKARA. Traders in the Czech Republic are being confronted by their customers with favourable prices from other suppliers. However, they agree that Czech products are currently not available at this price level.
Oilseeds
Feb 3, 2020

Oilseeds update: sesame seed prices take a dip

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Feb 3, 2020

Flaxseed: shipments suspended

NUR-SULTAN. Exporters in Kazakhstan have suspended shipments to Iran. The border to China also remains closed. Enormous pressure is dominating the market.
Oilseeds
Feb 3, 2020

Pumpkin seeds: fastest delivery date "unknown"

BEIJING. The holidays in China were officially extended until 9 February 2020 due to the current situation. However, market players do not rule out the possibility that the end will be further delayed.
Oilseeds
Jan 30, 2020

Sesame seeds: exporters from Africa win the tender

NEW DELHI. Exporters in Africa have suceeded in securing the recently issued tender from South Korea. They supplied the most competitive prices.
Oilseeds
Jan 30, 2020

Mustard seeds: exports from Kazakhstan surge by 70%

OTTAWA/MOSCOW. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, mustard seed production is expected to rise to 145,000 metric tonnes in 2020/2021.
Oilseeds
Jan 30, 2020

Oilseeds update: demand declines

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.
Oilseeds
Jan 30, 2020

Sunflower seeds: demand returns to more normal levels

SOFIA. The surge in demand for sunflower seeds has subsided and market activities are slowly returning to more normal levels in Bulgaria.
Oilseeds
Jan 29, 2020

Flaxseed: first estimates for 2020/2021

NUR-SULTAN/OTTAWA. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has issued the first estimates for 2020/2021. Meanwhile, the pressure is on in Kazakhstan.
Oils
Jan 29, 2020

Soybeans: Brazil reduces selling pressure

CHICAGO. US soybeans held their own despite falling soy and palm oil prices. The Malaysian palm oil market collapsed by 10% yesterday due to panic selling, but recovered slightly again. Brazil's soybean crop is 9% down on the very early start last year, which stabilized the market for forward contracts.
Oilseeds
Jan 29, 2020

Sesame seeds: Ethiopia may lose competitive position

ADDIS ABABA. Sesame seed production has risen in Ethiopia. The USDA, however, also observes an enormous distortion in price in the recently issued annual oilseed report.