Market News on Oilseeds

Grains

May 29, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: May heat is an issue in Europe

BRUSSELS. Unprecedented heat is a concern for wheat and rapeseed in Western Europe. High stocks are weighing on Turkey’s appetite for corn. Signals are encouraging for soybeans.

Oilseeds

May 28, 2026

Mustard seeds: lower average prices expected for the new crop

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. In Canada, mustard seed sowing is nearing completion. The seasonal forecasts remain positive. Kazakhstan is showing a strong market presence this season.

Oilseeds

May 28, 2026

Sesame seeds: tender largely fulfilled

SEOUL/NEW DELHI. South Korea had intended to purchase 20,000 mt of sesame seeds in the current tender. This quantity was not fully met. India, Pakistan and Burkina Faso each secured a significant share. India’s sesame seed exports have declined by 22%.

Oilseeds

May 28, 2026

Sunflower seeds: EU exports up by 88%

SOFIA/DALIAN. The Bulgarian sunflower seed market remains sluggish. Turkey has rejected shipments from Argentina. EU countries have increased their imports of sunflower seeds from third countries by more than 70% this season.

Nuts

May 26, 2026

Peanuts: logistical problems in India

NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS. A shortage of diesel is currently causing Indian exporters difficulties in transporting their goods to the ports. Prices are stagnating, whilst EU imports have declined.

Organic Commodities

May 26, 2026

Chia seeds: moderate optimism

ASUNCIÓN. The chia crop in Paraguay continues to develop well. However, there is still a minimal risk of frost. Rainfall in August could also affect quality.

Grains

May 22, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: US farmers lose out

BRUSSELS. US President Donald Trump's recent visit to China has seen a rally in corn and wheat and soybean pricing in recent weeks with China maintaining its promise to purchase USD 17 billion worth of agri products in the US. Yet, with planting nearly complete, farmers have not been able to take direct advantage of this surge. Consternation prevails for soybeans. Cold weather is an issue for EU rapeseed.

Oilseeds

May 21, 2026

Sesame seeds: new tender fails to impress

NEW DELHI. South Korea’s new tender for sesame seeds is only unfolding a limited impact in India. Production will fall in Brazil. US buyers have turned to different producing countries.

Oilseeds

May 20, 2026

Flaxseed: sowing in Kazakhstan is progressing well

ASTANA/BRUSSELS. Flaxseed sowing is progressing well in Kazakhstan. Favourable weather conditions are supporting the positive outlook. Experts are speaking out against the imposition of potential export duties on Kazakh oilseeds.

Oilseeds

May 20, 2026

Sunflower seeds: supplies are shrinking

SOFIA/KYIV. The 2025/26 season is steadily progressing. With every month that passes before the new crop becomes available in the summer, the already scarce stocks are dwindling further.

Nuts

May 18, 2026

Peanuts: prices receive support

NEW DELHI. The Indian government is selling its peanut stocks at higher prices than expected, which is providing some support to the market. Geopolitical factors are also making it difficult to import other edible oils. Nevertheless, prices could decline soon.

Grains

May 15, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: EU may issue import ban

BRUSSELS. Shock prevails in the market after the USDA released the forecast for wheat. US corn production will witness a downturn. Argentina risks being banned from shipping soybean meal to the EU. Canada has sold a record volume of canola to the EU.

Oilseeds

May 14, 2026

Sesame seeds: season starts in Tanzania

NEW DELHI/DODOMA. The 2026/27 sesame seed season opened in Tanzania last week, and growers are optimistic about the price development. In India, the summer crop presents a mixed picture. China’s high stocks are dampening buying activity.

Oilseeds

May 13, 2026

Sunflower seeds: USDA forecasts record crop

WASHINGTON/SOFIA. The latest WASDE report forecasts a record global sunflower seed crop for 2026/27. Prices for the new crop are already high in Bulgaria.

Oilseeds

May 12, 2026

Pumpkin seeds: tight supplies dampen trade

DALIAN. Buyers in the Chinese pumpkin seed market are currently holding back, partly because there is still some uncertainty regarding the new crop. EU-quality kernels are in very short supply, which is also having an impact on exports.

Oils

May 11, 2026

Olive oil: Turkish exports have slumped by 66%

IZMIR/BRUSSELS. Turkish exports of table olives and olive oil are in sharp decline. Exporters are under pressure. Exports from the EU are also continuing to fall this season.

Nuts

May 11, 2026

Peanuts: key decisions in the US

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. Peanut farmers in the US are currently at a crossroads – high cotton prices could significantly reduce the acreage for peanut cultivation. Meanwhile, the feared price declines in India have not yet materialised.

Grains

May 8, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: new tariffs loom on horizon

BRUSSELS. Wheat has turned more attractive for importers. Crude oil has dragged corn down with it. New import tariffs may impact US soybeans. Global rapeseed meal consumption will hit a record.

Oilseeds

May 7, 2026

Sesame seeds: smaller crop expected in Mozambique

NEW DELHI/MAPUTO. The Indian sesame seed market is characterised by the availability of the new crop and a lack of demand. A smaller crop is expected in Mozambique. South Korea has imported less sesame seeds than last year.

Oilseeds

May 7, 2026

Flaxseed: Canada’s exports on the rise

OTTAWA. Canadian flaxseed exports have increased this season. Sowing is underway, and the acreage is expected to be around 20% larger than last year.

Oilseeds

May 7, 2026

Mustard seeds: sowing is underway

OTTAWA. Sowing is progressing in Canada’s growing regions. Experts predict the planted acreage to be more than 30% larger than last year. EU imports from Canada have risen by 6%.

Oilseeds

May 6, 2026

Sunflower seeds: EU revises crop forecast

SOFIA/DALIAN. In its latest report, the European Commission has significantly reduced its forecast for the 2026 sunflower seed crop. Sowing is in full swing in many places. Bulgaria is emerging as the EU’s leading importer of sunflower seeds.

Nuts

May 4, 2026

Peanuts: possible price declines

NEW DELHI. Few factors suggest that prices on the Indian peanut market will continue to rise. One of these is the import quota introduced by Indonesia. However, the large government stocks could exert considerable pressure.

Oilseeds

Apr 29, 2026

Flaxseed: Kazakh exports to exceed 1 million mt

ASTANA/BRUSSELS. Kazakhstan’s flaxseed exports remain at record levels. The KGU estimates this season’s export potential at over 1 million mt. Prices are showing only slight fluctuations.

Oilseeds

Apr 29, 2026

Sesame seeds: India wants to score in the tender

NEW DELHI/DODOMA. Another sesame seed tender from South Korea is due to be published in May. Indian exporters are hoping for a successful outcome. Tanzania expects production levels similar to last year.

Organic Commodities

Apr 29, 2026

Chia seeds: crops are developing well

ASUNCIÓN. The chia sowing for the 2026 crop is complete. The plants are developing well. Demand remains high.

Oilseeds

Apr 28, 2026

Pumpkin seeds: uncertainty regarding sowing

DALIAN. Currently, there is uncertainty in China regarding this year’s pumpkin seed sowing. There is talk of possible declines, whilst at the same time good prices could persuade farmers to reconsider. There are hardly any EU-quality goods left from the old crop.

Oilseeds

Apr 27, 2026

Blue poppy seeds: sowing similar to last year

OLOMOUC. Czech poppy growers are expected to sow a similar acreage as last year. Winter poppy seeds are hanging in the balance. Hungarian exports to third countries have risen by 10%.

Nuts

Apr 27, 2026

Peanuts: West Bengal gains in importance

NEW DELHI. Thanks to the high quality of its produce, peanut cultivation in the Indian state of West Bengal is becoming increasingly important. Prices are continuing their current trend, while there are new developments in the field of crop protection.

Oilseeds

Apr 23, 2026

Sesame seeds: differing forecasts

NEW DELHI/BRASÍLIA. New crop arrivals are gaining in India. While the area sown is quite good for sesame seeds in Gujarat as leading producing state, the situation is quite different on the national level. Forecasts differ in Brazil.

Oilseeds

Apr 22, 2026

Sunflower seeds: sowing is underway

KYIV/SOFIA. Sowing is 6% complete for sunflower seeds in Ukraine. Prices are still on the rise. Farmers may switch form corn to oilseeds.

Nuts

Apr 20, 2026

Peanuts: hoping for change

NEW DELHI. Traders in India are hoping that the market situation for peanuts will finally turn their way. International trade is fraught with challenges.

Oilseeds

Apr 16, 2026

Sesame seeds: El Niño to impact monsoon

NEW DELHI/ADDIS ABABA. India is only witnessing a temportary hike for sesame seeds. Sowing is up in Gujarat. Contradicting crop estimates are circulating in Ethiopia.

Oilseeds

Apr 15, 2026

Sunflower seeds: revised estimates

SOFIA/KYIV. In the new global 2025/2026 production estimate for sunflower seeds the USDA is more upbeat. Farmers may grow less soybeans in favour of other oilseeds in Ukraine.

Oilseeds

Apr 13, 2026

Mustard seeds: upbeat estimates

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. While Canada’s 2026/2027 crop forecast for mustard seeds is fairly positive, the market is rather sceptical. Canada and Russia are the main suppliers for the EU. Yet, a GMO hybrid may prompt a new scandal.

Nuts

Apr 13, 2026

Peanuts: unsettling situation

NEW DELHI. Demand for sowing seeds is high in India. For peanuts much also depends on developments in the Middle East conflict.

Grains

Apr 10, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: WASDE and ceasefire as main drivers

BRUSSELS. Revised estimated issued in the recent WASDE report and the fragile ceasefire agreed between the USA and Iran have differing impacts for wheat, corn and soy as well as rapeseed.

Oilseeds

Apr 9, 2026

Flaxseed: Canada’s exports up by 33%

OTTAWA/ASTANA. In the first two months of 2026, Canadian traders exported flaxseed worth more than USD 30 million. Alongside Canada, other producing countries are also expected to expand their acreage this year.

Oilseeds

Apr 9, 2026

Sesame seeds: tender concluded

NEW DELHI/KHARTOUM. Nigeria emerged as the clear winner of South Korea’s latest sesame seed tender. India’s summer crop is expected to be smaller than last year’s. EU countries imported around 9% less sesame seeds.

Oilseeds

Apr 9, 2026

Sunflower seeds: Argentine shipments have risen nearly 30-fold

SOFIA/BUENOS AIRES. The upcoming Orthodox Easter celebrations are leading to reduced trading activity. Prices remain largely stable. Sunflower seed shipments from Argentina to the EU remain at a high level.

Nuts

Apr 7, 2026

Peanuts: major hurdles for exporters

NEW DELHI. Although export prices for Indian peanuts rose slightly last week, the situation on the local markets is already quite different. Furthermore, the effects of the war in the Middle East are being felt.

Oilseeds

Apr 1, 2026

Sunflower seeds: EU Commission publishes first production estimates for 2026/2027

SOFIA/DALIAN. Sowing has begun in European growing countries. Official estimates suggest a rise of around 5% in the EU sunflower seed crop. Demand on the Chinese market is lower than expected.

Oilseeds

Apr 1, 2026

Pumpkin seeds: EU-grade supplies are running low

DALIAN. Trading on the Chinese pumpkin seed market remains rather sluggish, with few new deals being concluded. EU-grade export goods are in short supply. Prices have fallen.

Oilseeds

Apr 1, 2026

Sesame seeds: low demand weighs on prices

NEW DELHI. Despite expectations of a smaller acreage in Gujarat, sowing figures so far exceed last year’s levels. Demand is lacking. Prices are under pressure.

Oils

Mar 30, 2026

Olive oil: EU exports to the USA down by 18%

IZMIR/BRUSSELS. EU olive oil exports have fallen slightly. Among the reasons for this are significantly lower shipments to the US. Turkish representatives met at the "Olive and Olive Oil Sector Meeting".

Nuts

Mar 30, 2026

Peanuts: mixed views

NEW DELHI. Market experts hold widely differing views on the outlook for the Indian peanut market. This is creating further uncertainty in an already volatile market. Prices are down slightly.

Grains

Mar 27, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: Middle East conflict and trade deal

BRUSSELS. Developments in the Middle East are still impacting grains and oilseeds. The EU-Australia free trade agreement has potential for wheat. Corn has gained quite a bit of support. US soybeans are too unattractive for China. EU rapeseed imports have slumped.

Oilseeds

Mar 26, 2026

Sesame seeds: new tenders expected in April and May

NEW DELHI/SUCRE. New sesame seed tenders from South Korea are due to be announced in April and May. Indian exporters are hoping for better opportunities for shipments to China. Brazil’s crop could be smaller this year.

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