Market updates on oilseeds and vegetable oils with up-to-date price trends
Nuts
Sep 15, 2025

Peanuts: prices receive little support

NEW DELHI. Although prices on the Indian peanut market have risen slightly compared to last week, the near future looks less rosy. The world market is turbulent.
Grains
Sep 12, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: chaos over export duties in Ukraine

BRUSSELS. EU wheat stands no chance internationally. Farmers have started sowing corn in Argentina. China resists buying US soybeans. Chaos over export duties have effectively stopped Ukraine’s rapeseed shipments.
Oilseeds
Sep 11, 2025

Flaxseed: border closures could delay shipments

ASTANA/OTTAWA. According to market players, border closures due to Russian military exercises could lead to delayed shipment. In Canada, the flaxseed harvest is finally picking up speed.
Oilseeds
Sep 11, 2025

Sesame seeds: growers bring forward harvest due to flooding

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. Pakistan secured a large portion of the current sesame seed tender. Severe flooding caused Pakistani growers to start harvesting early.
Oils
Sep 10, 2025

Olive oil: prices on the rise

IZMIR. Local news reports in Turkey show that prices have risen sharply for olives and olive oil. The situation may, however, turn. For Turkey, the USA are the most important export market. Turkey’s olive oil only plays a minor role in the EU.
Oilseeds
Sep 10, 2025

Sunflower seeds: harvest finally picks up

KYIV/SOFIA. Harvest delays are impacting prices in Ukraine. In Germany, buyers not too happy with the current prices.
Nuts
Sep 8, 2025

Peanuts: difficult decisions

NEW DELHI. Biofuel policies and production estimates are making it difficult to obtain a clear picture for peanuts.
Oilseeds
Sep 4, 2025

Sesame seeds: crop concerns and new tender

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. South Korea has issued a new tender, for which bidding will take place next week. India's sucess in the global market largely depends on the hulling industry. China is buying less in Pakistan as buyers prefer to wait.
Oilseeds
Sep 4, 2025

Flaxseed: export duty to backfire

MOSCOW/OTTAWA. Opinions are divided over Russia's export duty for flaxseed. Prices have responded to the new crop in Eastern Europe. Projections are somewhat encouraging in Canada. Russia has gained market shares in the EU in the past two months.
Oilseeds
Sep 3, 2025

Mustard seeds: Canada to lose market shares in EU

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. A difficult season lies ahead for Canada. The EU is leaning closer to Russia for mustard seeds.
Oilseeds
Sep 3, 2025

Sunflower seeds: shocking reduction

SOFIA/KYIV. EU crop estimates for sunflower seeds range a shocking 900,000 mt lower than in spring. Limited supplies are driving the market in Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania.
Nuts
Sep 1, 2025

Peanuts: challenges from all sides

NEW DELHI. Several challenges prevail for peanuts in India. China is a difficult customer. New arrivals will change dynamics soon.
Grains
Aug 29, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: shifting expectations

BRUSSELS. Although French wheat has been selling well in recent weeks, this is about to change. The Crop Tour has scaled back expectations for US corn. Top negotiators are fuelling expectations for soybeans. Big questions prevail for canola and rapeseed.
Oilseeds
Aug 28, 2025

Sunflower seeds: low yields in southern Ukraine

KYIV/DALIAN. In Ukraine, growers in the first few regions have begun harvesting sunflower seeds. So far, yields in the southern growing regions have been rather disappointing. Bulgaria is starting the new season with comparatively high prices.
Oilseeds
Aug 28, 2025

Sesame seeds: crop damage and yield losses

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. Rainfall in India and Pakistan is causing concern among market players. Increased demand ahead of the holidays is likely to affect price developments. Chinese importers are increasingly turning to Brazil.
Oilseeds
Aug 26, 2025

Seeds and beans: rain saves the day

GUJARAT. Rain has saved the day for many crops including peanuts, sesame seeds and castor, cotton and moong in the state of Gujarat in India. Farmers have completed sowing.
Nuts
Aug 25, 2025

Peanuts: hardly any long-term contracts

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. Bumper crops are expected in Argentina and Brazil this year, which is putting pressure on prices. Buyers are preferring to stock up on short-term contracts. In India, growers are pleased about the rainfall.
Grains
Aug 22, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: underhand buying in China

BRUSSELS. Exports are up and running for wheat in France. Traders are questioning the US bumper corn crop. China is unofficially buying US soybeans and has purchased Australian rapeseed for the first time in fifteen years.
Oilseeds
Aug 22, 2025

Flaxseed: significant cultivation increase in Kazakhstan

ASTANA/OTTAWA. According to information from the Kazakh Statistical Service, the acreage for Kazakh flaxseed is significantly larger than initially assumed. Other important producing countries have also increased their sowing. This is likely to be reflected in prices.
Oilseeds
Aug 21, 2025

Blue poppy seeds: harvest in full swing

OLOMOUC. Poppy seed farmers in the Czech Republic are busy with the harvest, which should be completed in a few weeks. Official estimates put poppy seed production in 2025 at almost 10% higher than last year.
Oilseeds
Aug 21, 2025

Sunflower seeds: new crop from Bulgaria to be shipped soon

SOFIA/KYIV. The US Department of Agriculture has again reduced its estimates for the global sunflower seed crop in its August report. Drought in Ukraine is one of the reasons for this. Bulgarian traders will soon begin shipping the new crop.
Nuts
Aug 18, 2025

Peanuts: trade between farmers and NAFED

NEW DELHI. Due to the high minimum support price, market experts predict trade on the Indian peanut market to take place largely between growers and NAFED in the coming season. The weather also continues to play a decisive role.
Oilseeds
Aug 14, 2025

Sesame seeds: crop concerns remain

NEW DELHI/SEOUL. Concerns over crop damages prevail for sesame seeds in India. Turkey has witnessed a sharp decline in exports. South Korea's imports from India are up.
Oilseeds
Aug 13, 2025

Sunflower seeds: drought and rain in Ukraine and China

KYIV/DALIAN. Drought and a surge in demand for sunflower oil have impacted the market for sunflower seeds in Ukraine. By contrast, conditions are way too wet in China.
Oilseeds
Aug 13, 2025

Mustard seeds: sharp production decline expected

OTTAWA. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada anticipates a production slump for mustard seeds in 2025/2026. Sinapis Alba seeds are trading a bit higher in Europe.
Oilseeds
Aug 12, 2025

Pumpkin seeds: contrary trends

DALIAN. Things are not quite that normal in the off season for pumpkin seeds in China. Contrary developments are also taking place.
Nuts
Aug 11, 2025

Peanuts: edible oil imports on the rise

NEW DELHI. Producers are having a difficult time in India as the import duty for edible oils has been reduced. Tables may, however, turn for peanuts.
Oilseeds
Aug 7, 2025

Sesame seeds: rain-related crop damages

NEW DELHI/BEIJING. Heavy rains have created crop damages in India. China will active contracts signed for sesame seeds in Brazil. Imports are up in Japan and in Turkey.
Oilseeds
Aug 6, 2025

Sunflower seeds: record crop in Kazakhstan

KYIV/ASTANA. Farmers in Southern Ukraine are hoping for more rain. Traders report new prices for sunflower seeds in Bulgaria. Kazakhstan is expecting a record production of 1.7 million mt.
Oilseeds
Aug 6, 2025

Flaxseed: revised estimates

OTTAWA. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has revised the estimates for this year's flaxseed crop. Prices have shifted in Eastern Europe.
Nuts
Aug 4, 2025

Peanuts: farmers return seeds

NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS. In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh sowing has declined sharply for peanuts. Farmers are returning their seeds. Argentina is the most important supplier by far for the EU.
Grains
Aug 1, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: new tariffs shift dynamics

BRUSSELS. France is hoping for an export boost for wheat. The impact of the US-EU trade deal and of Trump’s recent tariffs is not quite clear for corn. Fear is that China will turn to Argentina for soy. Canada loses canola market shares in China.
Oilseeds
Jul 31, 2025

Sesame seeds: slight increase in cultivation

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. By the end of July, Indian sesame farmers had sown around 4% more land than last year. This is partly due to subsidies in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, India recorded a significant increase in exports in the first half of 2025.
Oilseeds
Jul 30, 2025

Sunflower seeds: EU lowers crop forecasts for Romania and Bulgaria

SOFIA/DALIAN. The European Commission has again lowered its crop forecast for the EU sunflower seed production in 2025 in its July report. Meanwhile, EU imports rose by almost 13% in the first four weeks of the 2025/2026 season.
Nuts
Jul 28, 2025

Peanuts: larger acreage in the USA

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. NAFED sales continue to exert pressure on the Indian peanut market and prices. In the USA, the outlook for the coming crop is good so far.
Grains
Jul 25, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: trade deals with impact

BRUSSELS. Excessive rains in Europe pose a risk for wheat. The US trade deal with Japan should boost US corn and soybean exports. Competition is turning fierce for Canada’s canola suppliers.
Oilseeds
Jul 24, 2025

Flaxseed: EU imports down by 26% in July

ASTANA/OTTAWA. Larger acreages in the main producing countries is already easing pressure on flaxseed prices. Golden flaxseed remains in short supply for the time being.
Oilseeds
Jul 24, 2025

Sesame seeds: good yield prospects in Pakistan

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. Unlike in June, South Korea purchased the full quantity issued in the current tender. However, this had no effect on prices in the Indian sesame seed market.
Oilseeds
Jul 24, 2025

Blue poppy seeds: differing views

OLOMOUC. Heavy rainfall and storms are causing concern for Czech poppy seed traders. The unfavourable weather conditions could have a negative impact on yields.
Oilseeds
Jul 23, 2025

Sunflower seeds: yield losses almost inevitable

SOFIA/KYIV. Although the outlook was initially good, persistent drought and high temperatures in recent weeks mean that yields in some growing regions are likely to be lower.
Nuts
Jul 21, 2025

Peanuts: NAFED sales slow down price increases

NEW DELHI/JAKARTA. NAFED has released large quantities of peanuts for sale, which has prevented price increases on the Indian market. Indian importers are importing more goods from Indonesia.
Oilseeds
Jul 17, 2025

Sesame seeds: India's acreage expands noticeably

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. Sesame farmers in India have gained a significant lead over the 2024 Kharif sowing season. Rainfall in Pakistan's growing regions could lead to better yields.
Oilseeds
Jul 16, 2025

Sunflower seeds: weather remains an important factor

SOFIA/WASHINGTON, D.C. The weather in Bulgaria is expected to remain hot and dry for the time being. According to data from the USDA, sunflower seed crops in Russia and Moldova are higher than expected. At the same time, the forecast for Ukraine has been revised downwards.
Oilseeds
Jul 15, 2025

Pumpkin seeds: acreage for Lady Nails increases by 80%

DALIAN. While there is disagreement about the size of the acreage for Shine Skins, the Lady Nails variety is becoming increasingly popular, which is also reflected in planting figures. GWS kernels and Snow Whites are proving to be more stable.
Nuts
Jul 14, 2025

Peanuts: suppliers remain optimistic

NEW DELHI. Although prices on the Indian peanut market have declined again, traders are optimistic that this could soon change. Several factors point to price increases in the near future.
Oilseeds
Jul 10, 2025

Flaxseed: Kazakhstan doubles exports

ASTANA. A recovery in crops and EU tariffs on Russian flaxseed imports have caused Kazakhstan's flaxseed exports to double. Around 74% of exports went to China and Belgium.
Oilseeds
Jul 10, 2025

Sesame seeds: South Korea issues new tender

NEW DELHI/BRASÍLIA. Growers in India were able to start Kharif sowing early. South Korea has published a new sesame seed tender. The crop in Brazil is of impressive quality.
Oilseeds
Jul 9, 2025

Sunflower seeds: rainfall eases market situation

SOFIA/KYIV. Rainfall brought some relief to European growing regions after a period of hot, dry weather. This is good news for the sunflower seed crop. The EU imported around 20% less sunflower seeds from third countries in the 2024/2025 season.