Market News on Oilseeds

Oilseeds

Oct 15, 2026

Sesame seeds: concerns over production shortfalls

NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS. The sesame seed harvest is underway in India. Prices, however, continue to rise. Uncertainty regarding production is shaping the market.

Oilseeds

Oct 14, 2026

Sunflower seeds: good crops put pressure on prices

WASHINGTON, D.C./SOFIA. In the latest WASDE report, global production estimates for sunflower seeds remain positive. Prices are coming under pressure. Moldova could increase its imports from Ukraine.

Oilseeds

Oct 13, 2026

Mustard seeds: positive outlook for the season

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Higher yields and an increase in acreage are set to lead to a significant rise in the availability of mustard seeds on the Canadian market during the 2026/2027 season. Prices are expected to fall. EU countries have increased their imports of mustard seeds from Canada by a good 5% since the beginning of July.

Oilseeds

Oct 12, 2026

Flaxseed: higher total stocks in Canada

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Higher imports and lower exports could mean that, this season, the supply of flaxseed on the Canadian market will exceed last year’s figure despite a lower production volume. EU countries have increased their imports from Canada by 238% since July.

Nuts

Oct 12, 2026

Peanuts: high supplies put pressure on prices

NEW DELHI. Prices for Indian peanuts have fallen recently. Export demand remains subdued at present, but a recovery is expected during the winter months.

Oilseeds

Oct 12, 2026

Flaxseed: larger acreage, lower yields

ASTANA. Kazakhstan ended the 2025/2026 season with record exports. While the crop has not quite met expectations, the outlook for the 2026/2027 season remains positive. Shipments are facing logistical challenges. Russia’s flaxseed production is below last year’s figure.

Grains

Oct 9, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: disruptions, attacks and high oil prices

BRUSSELS. Wheat exports are still largely disrupted in the Black Sea. Corn is under attack. Soybean crushing capacities have risen in the US and in Brazil. Oil is driving rapeseed.

Oilseeds

Oct 8, 2026

Sesame seeds: prices in India continue to rise

NEW DELHI/SUCRE. Sesame farmers in India have begun harvesting. Uncertainties regarding the yield and quality of the crop are driving prices up. Paraguay and Bolivia exported less sesame seeds between January and July this year.

Oilseeds

Oct 7, 2026

Blue poppy seeds: new crop down by 5%

PRAGUE/BRUSSELS. The Czech Republic’s poppy seed crop cannot match last year’s figures. Strong demand is supporting prices. Germany increased its imports from the Czech Republic by 8% in the 2025/2026 season.

Oilseeds

Oct 6, 2026

Pumpkin seeds: rain complicates drying process

DALIAN. Demand for Chinese pumpkin seeds has picked up again recently. A smaller crop and difficulties with drying are likely to further reduce supply. Prices are showing a firming trend, particularly for high-quality goods.

Nuts

Oct 5, 2026

Peanuts: traders and buyers remain cautious

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. In the US, peanut prices continue to rise as supplies tighten. In India, buyers are adopting a wait-and-see approach for the time being, given the favourable crop prospects. The reduction in import duties on edible oils is leading to adjustments.

Oilseeds

Oct 5, 2026

Sunflower seeds: EU crop better than expected

SOFIA/DALIAN. The European Commission has once again raised its crop forecast for the EU sunflower seed crop. Prices are holding steady at their current level. In China, buyers are awaiting the arrival of the new crop.

Grains

Oct 2, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: fierce competition and slow exports

BRUSSELS. Wheat exports are progressing slowly in the Black Sea region. Corn stocks are not only high in the US. Any hopes of China buying more soybeans in the US have been slashed for now. Competition is fierce for rapeseed.

Oilseeds

Oct 1, 2026

Sesame seeds: new crop from Nigeria

ABUJA/NEW DELHI. In Nigeria, the new crop is arriving on the commercial markets. In India, the Kharif sowing season is virtually complete. China’s sesame seed imports are roughly at the same level as last year.

Oilseeds

Oct 1, 2026

Soybeans: production estimate not the real issue in China

DALIAN. In China, the production forecast for soybeans is not quite as relevant as other factors. Expectation is that trends will diverge in the new season.

Oilseeds

Sep 30, 2026

Sunflower seeds: prices are declining

SOFIA/KYIV. The arrival of the new crop is putting pressure on sunflower seed prices in the Bulgarian market. In Ukraine, around a third of the crop has been brought in. EU countries have increased their imports by almost 80% since the start of July.

Oilseeds

Sep 30, 2026

Flaxseed: prices remain low

OTTAWA/ASTANA. Canadian farmers have once again achieved good yields this year. High carry-over stocks from last year provide an additional supply buffer. Prices for Canadian flaxseed remain at their lowest levels in years.

Oilseeds

Sep 30, 2026

Mustard seeds: yields at 10-year high

OTTAWA/ASTANA. This year’s Canadian mustard seed crop recorded the highest average yield since 2016. Export sales, however, have declined significantly.

Oils

Sep 29, 2026

Olive oil: record production in Turkey

IZMIR/BRUSSELS. The olive crop in Turkey is expected to be 55% larger this year. This is expected to lead to record olive oil production. However, Turkey is concerned about competition on the international market.

Nuts

Sep 28, 2026

Peanuts: mixed crop prospects

NEW DELHI/DAKAR. In India, weak export demand and higher crop forecasts in several states are holding back the market; at the same time, production shortfalls in Gujarat are having the opposite effect. In Senegal, a new facility for local peanut processing is being built.

Grains

Sep 25, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: new EU estimates

BRUSSELS. Egypt is turning to Europe for wheat. Transportation is becoming more difficult for corn in Ukraine. China is well on course to meet its commitments for US soybeans. EU rapeseed is remarkably resilient considering the extreme heatwaves witnessed in summer.

Oilseeds

Sep 24, 2026

Sesame seeds: crop damage in India

NEW DELHI. Late rainfall has damaged the Indian sesame seed crop. However, the full extent of the damage remains to be seen. Nevertheless, prices are holding firm for the time being.

Oilseeds

Sep 23, 2026

Sunflower seeds: Coceral forecasts nearly 10 million mt across the EU

SOFIA/BRUSSELS. Coceral has once again revised its EU crop forecast upwards. In Ukraine, the harvest is progressing more slowly than last year. Nevertheless, the raw material supply is putting pressure on prices.

Nuts

Sep 21, 2026

Peanuts: reduced acreage tightens supply

NEW DELHI/BUENOS AIRES. In India, peanut prices are declining slightly, whilst the outlook remains positive. In Argentina, the supply of available goods is limited, while the acreage in the US has shrunk significantly.

Oilseeds

Sep 17, 2026

Sesame seeds: potential production decline spurs buying

NEW DELHI/CAIRO. Speculation is driving up prices in India. Kharif sowings remain well above last year’s levels. Egypt is increasingly reliant on sesame seed imports.

Oilseeds

Sep 16, 2026

Sunflower seeds: global crop to exceed previous record by 12%

WASHINGTON, D.C./KYIV. The latest WASDE report has once again raised its forecast for the global sunflower seed crop in 2026/2027. In Ukraine, yields are significantly higher than last year. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Ministry of Economy and Environment has drastically increased the minimum export price for sunflower seeds, amongst other commodities.

Oilseeds

Sep 15, 2026

Mustard seeds: rainfall could affect quality

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Heavy rainfall could affect the quality of this year’s mustard seed crop in Canada. Prices were trading slightly higher. EU imports have fallen by two-thirds.

Oilseeds

Sep 14, 2026

Flaxseed: new crop significantly cheaper

Flaxseed: new crop significantly cheaper ASTANA/OTTAWA. Flaxseed prices in Kazakhstan are coming under further pressure. Delivery prices are falling to a three-year low. Lower yields are easing the pressure on the Canadian flaxseed market. Market players are speculating that Kazakhstan will export large volumes to the EU.

Nuts

Sep 14, 2026

Peanuts: slight upward trend

NEW DELHI/KHARTOUM. Demand from India’s southern states for high-quality produce is increasing, whilst international buying interest remains weak. In Sudan, peanut exports have fallen significantly as a result of the conflict there. In Argentina, poor weather conditions have led to a decline in both volume and quality.

Oilseeds

Sep 10, 2026

Sesame seeds: rainfall damages crop in Madhya Pradesh

SEOUL/NEW DELHI. Pakistan has secured a large share of the latest sesame seed tender. Rainfall has damaged the crop in Madhya Pradesh. Prices on the Indian market are coming under further pressure.

Oilseeds

Sep 9, 2026

Sunflower seeds: new crop is slowly reaching the markets

SOFIA/KYIV. In Ukraine, significant quantities of raw sunflower seeds from the new crop are reaching the markets. Bulgarian bakery kernels will soon be available. EU imports have risen sharply once again ahead of the arrival of the new crop.

Oilseeds

Sep 7, 2026

Pumpkin seeds: new season starts with no carry-over stocks

DALIAN. Stocks of Chinese pumpkin seeds have shrunk significantly and offer no buffer until the new crop will be available. At the same time, prices for the new crop continue to rise. Uncertainty regarding crop volume and quality persists.

Oilseeds

Sep 7, 2026

Flaxseed: tough competition for Canada

OTTAWA/BRUSSELS. Weather-related harvest delays could make the start of the new season even more difficult for Canadian traders. Competition from Russia and Kazakhstan is fierce. EU countries have tripled their flaxseed imports from Canada over the past two months.

Oilseeds

Sep 3, 2026

Flaxseed: dent on prospects for new crop

ASTANA. Yields are rather disappointing for flaxseed in Kazakhstan. Exports have reached an all-time high. Disruptions in the Black Sea will impact transportation to the EU.

Oilseeds

Sep 2, 2026

Sunflower seeds: lower production in China

DALIAN/BRUSSELS. China is reckoning with a production decline for sunflower seeds this year. Prices will change course. In Ukraine, the harvest has just started. Eurostat has revised the EU production estimate.

Oilseeds

Aug 31, 2026

Mustard seeds: crop not quite as expected

OTTAWA/ASTANA. In Canada, the outlook for the new crop is rather mixed. Things have also turned out differently for mustard seeds in Kazakhstan.

Oilseeds

Aug 31, 2026

Sesame seeds: new tender and differing prospects

SEOUL/QINGDAO. South Korea has issued a new tender for sesame seeds. As the Qingdao Sesame Seed Congress showed demand in China is rather slow. New crop prospects also differ considerably.

Oilseeds

Aug 31, 2026

Soybeans: US imports not that attractive in China

DALIAN. Although China committed to buy at least 25 million of US soybeans per year until 2028 in the trade deal stuck with US president Donald Trump in November 2025, exporters in China do not think that US soybeans will stand much of a chance.

Nuts

Aug 31, 2026

Peanuts: low-quality supplies

NEW DELHI. In India, government agencies are selling low-quality stocks. Production will take a hit in the state of Gujarat. Farmers are to plant more peanuts without needing extra land.

Grains

Aug 28, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: escalating tensions with impact

BRUSSELS. Intensifying attacks are taking their toll on Ukrainian and Russian wheat. Traders are using alternative routes for Ukrainian corn. Soy is in high demand. Trump’s trade war with Canada may impact canola.

Oilseeds

Aug 27, 2026

Sesame seeds: growing pressure in India

NEW DELHI/KHARTOUM. Sesame seed prices on the Indian market are coming under increasing pressure. Demand leaves much to be desired. In Sudan, lower rainfall has caused delays in sowing.

Oilseeds

Aug 27, 2026

Flaxseed: Canada faces growing competition

OTTAWA/ASTANA. Canada’s flaxseed exports rose by 25% in the first half of 2026. Market players are awaiting the new crop. Sufficient supply on the international market is increasing competitive pressure.

Oilseeds

Aug 26, 2026

Sunflower seeds: Bulgaria plans to step up checks on shipments from Ukraine

SOFIA/KYIV. Bulgaria plans to step up checks for pesticide residues in sunflower seed shipments from Ukraine. Analysts expect prices in Ukraine to fall as the new crop becomes available.

Nuts

Aug 24, 2026

Peanuts: price pressure meets weather risks

NEW DELHI. Indian peanut prices have been under pressure for the past three weeks. The expected higher crop volume and high stock levels are weighing on the market, whilst the rainfall deficit in Gujarat could influence future developments.

Grains

Aug 21, 2026

Grains and oilseeds: restrictions prevail

BRUSSELS. Restrictions in the Black Sea port are impacting wheat exports. For corn, the outlook is rather devasting in the US. China has turned to the US for soybeans. Global impulses are boosting rapeseed.

Oilseeds

Aug 21, 2026

Blue poppy seeds: a nasty surprise

OLOMOUC/BRUSSELS. Czech poppy farmers were in for a nasty surprise during the spring poppy harvest. This also had an impact on price trends for the new crop. EU countries have increased their exports in the 2025/2026 season.

Oilseeds

Aug 20, 2026

Sesame seeds: increased sowing puts pressure on the Indian market

NEW DELHI/BRASÍLIA. The lack of demand is affecting prices on the international sesame seed market. India’s Kharif sowing is above last year's level. Sesame seed exports from Brazil increased in July.

Oilseeds

Aug 18, 2026

Sunflower seeds: USDA maintains record crop forecast

WASHINGTON, D.C./KYIV. In its latest WASDE report, the USDA has maintained its positive crop forecasts for the 2026/27 season. According to market players, there could be shifts in the sunflower oil market. Between July and mid-August, EU countries once again recorded high levels of imports from Argentina.

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