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AUDITOR Issues
Sep 12, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 33/2025

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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.
Spices
Sep 12, 2025

Spice market update: balance instead of volatility

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Nuts
Sep 12, 2025

Hazelnuts: shock lingers

ORDU. Shock prevails in Turkey as buyers need to absorb a the current market situation for hazelnuts. Exporters are running a high risk in selling. September is showing signs of a very weak start to the new export season. The Central Bank has cut the key interest rate.
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.
Nuts
Sep 10, 2025

Walnuts: encouraging objective estimate

SACRAMENTO. Issued on 4 September, the USDA’s Objective Measurement Report for walnuts is highly upbeat about this year’s crop. This optimism is also shared in California. Shipments slumped in 2024/2025 as the final “Shipments Report” for August issued by the California Walnut Board shows.
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 9, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: relative firmness

MANILA. Desiccated coconuts are trading relatively firm in the Phillippines. Container prices are finally regaining some strength.
Dried Fruit
Sep 9, 2025

Dried figs: quality at risk

AYDIN. In Turkey, the late export date for dried figs is putting quality at risk. Stakeholders are desperate to prevent toxins becoming a problem in the new season. Chaos prevails regarding prices. Exports still range below 60,000 mt.
Dried Fruit
Sep 9, 2025

Sultanas: rain comes as a shock

MANISA. Sudden rains have come as a shock to farmers. Only small volumes of organic sultana raisins are available. Turkey witnessed a historic season in 2024/2025. Exports have witnessed a good start in the current season.
Dried Fruit
Sep 9, 2025

Dried apricots: Erdoğan promises support payments

MALATYA. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has promised farmers still waiting for support in Malatya that payments will finally be made in September to compensate for the frost that virtually destroyed this year’s production of dried apricots. Exports have witnessed a sustained downturn.
Nuts
Sep 8, 2025

Almonds: new estimates in Spain

CÓRDOBA. With the harvest underway new production estimates have emerged in Granda, Spain’s largest producing region for almonds. As arrivals are picking up more offers are being issued for the new crop.
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.
Pulses
Sep 8, 2025

Chickpeas: a short breather

NEW DELHI. Current price trends only reflect a temporary shift for chickpeas in India. Traders are convinced that the market will change course.
AUDITOR Issues
Sep 5, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 32/2025

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Nuts
Sep 5, 2025

Hazelnuts: still waiting for arrivals

ORDU. Harvesting is still underway for hazelnuts in Turkey. The TMO will have a hard time securing supplies this season. Some buyers are starting to act.
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.
Spices
Sep 4, 2025

Spice market update: tables about to turn for cumin

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, turmeric and chilli and black pepper as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
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.
Dried Fruit
Sep 3, 2025

Iran: price movements in August

TEHRAN. In Iran, the price trends for nuts and dried fruits differ. While almonds and pistachios are showing mixed tendencies, the prices for barberries, dates and dried figs and raisins are showing clear directions. Saffron has also witnessed a sharp turnaround since last year.
Dried Fruit
Sep 2, 2025

Dried figs: Tariş announces purchase price

AYDIN. Tariş has set an ambitious export target for 2025/2026. Exporters are far from happy with the prices announced by the Union. The new export season will start on 15 October.
Dried Fruit
Sep 2, 2025

Sultanas: organic raisins are scarce

MANISA/TEHRAN. Organic production has witnessed a sharp downturn in Turkey. Offers are by no means readily available. Frost is a problem in Iran.
Dried Fruit
Sep 2, 2025

Dried apricots: no buying activities

MALATYA. Buyers are holding back for dried apricots. Turkey’s exports have declined sharply in the first month of the season.
Nuts
Sep 1, 2025

Almonds: mixed start to the harvest

CÓRDOBA/SACRAMENTO. Mixed news concerning this year’s crop is circulating in Spain. Trump’s tariffs and the EU’s weak response are dominating market sentiments. In California, concerns are rather centred on low yields and domestic demand for almonds.
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.
Pulses
Sep 1, 2025

Chickpeas: panic sales are not a good idea

NEW DELHI. High freight costs and interest rates are making it difficult for traders to hold on to stocks in India. Panic sales would, however, not be a good idea given the current market situation for chickpeas.
AUDITOR Issues
Aug 29, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 31/2025

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Spices
Aug 29, 2025

Spice market update: US tariffs slow down turmeric exports

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
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.
Nuts
Aug 28, 2025

Pecans: big question marks

AMSTERDAM. Aldebaran Commodities have recently highlighted the uncertainties regarding the US and Mexican crops. In South Africa, the outlook is, however, more encouraging for pecans. Supplies are tight in Europe.
Fruit and Vegetables
Aug 27, 2025

Dried beans: mung beans show stability

BEIJING. While prices have fallen on most Chinese bean markets, the situation on the mung bean market is different. However, imports here present a mixed picture.
Grains
Aug 27, 2025

Millet: not much enthusiasm in China

KYIV/DALIAN. Exporters are not keen to buy millet in China. Ukraine has seen a slow start to the harvest. EU imports are on par with last year.
Grains
Aug 27, 2025

Buckwheat: decline anticipated in China

KYIV/DALIAN. In China, the area planted with buckwheat will witness another decline this year. Harvesting is underway in Ukraine. EU imports have surged.
Dairy Products
Aug 27, 2025

Butter: summer vibes persist

KEMPTEN/BRUSSELS. Summer vibes are still prevailing in Germany. EU butter production has climbed. EU exports have not quite reached EUR 1 million yet.
Pulses
Aug 27, 2025

Chickpeas: Canada can increase production significantly

OTTAWA/BISMARCK. Due to a larger acreage, Canadian farmers are expected to harvest significantly more chickpeas in the 2025/26 season. Carry-over stocks are expected to be twice as high as in the previous year, which will also greatly increase overall availability.
Nuts
Aug 27, 2025

Hazelnuts: problematic season ahead

ORDU. Several challenges prevail for hazelnuts with a difficult season about to start. Prices are unworkable and exports have slowed.
Dried Fruit
Aug 26, 2025

Dried figs: 30% of crop brought in

AYDIN. Turkish dried fig exporters are showing little willingness to take risks. Commodity prices on the domestic market are too high for many. The start date for the 2025/2026 export season is likely to be confirmed next week.
Dried Fruit
Aug 26, 2025

Sultanas: growers dissatisfied with commodity prices

MANISA. While TARİŞ has now published purchase prices for sultanas from the new crop, the TMO remains silent. Nevertheless, growers are dissatisfied.
Dried Fruit
Aug 26, 2025

Dried apricots: alternatives are hard to find

MALATYA. Many buyers are reluctant to purchase dried apricots from sources other than Turkey, even though they have little choice after the total failure of the Turkish crop. However, prices are also rising sharply in other producing countries.
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.
Nuts
Aug 25, 2025

Walnuts: exports up in Chile

SANTIAGO. As the “Shipment Report” for July issued by ChileNut illustrates walnut exports are up this season. Chile’s monthly exports of in-shell walnuts slowed in July. Europe is the top destination for shelled walnuts.