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Oilseeds
Mar 26, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Closing price gap

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Oilseeds
Mar 26, 2018

Sunflower seeds: Traders yearning for price rise

SOFIA. Market participants are hoping that prices for shelled sunflower seeds will increase, while current crop estimates guarantee sufficient availability in 2018/19.
Grains
Mar 23, 2018

The world’s Rising Exporter of rice

After facing difficult challenges, China resumes the export of rice and gets top level in market.
Grains
Mar 23, 2018

Bangladesh takes away rice import from India

India’s crop at a high compared to the demand.
Oilseeds
Mar 23, 2018

Sesame seeds: Tender results are in

NEW DELHI. The results for the latest sesame seed tender are in. South Korea asked for bids for a total of 4,000 mt.
Dried Fruit
Mar 23, 2018

Dried apricots: Traders are in doubt

MALATYA. Turkish dried apricot distributors show some distrust towards the relatively positive developments for the new harvest so far. Only a few of them are willing to go down in price.
Oilseeds
Mar 23, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Worries of the poppy seed farmers

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Nuts
Mar 22, 2018

Almonds: Traders are intent on selling

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Almond suppliers have caused quite a surprise this week by lowering most prices for Spanish as well as Californian (processed) almonds.
Oilseeds
Mar 22, 2018

Pumpkin seeds: Market faces enormous challenges

DALIAN. Traders in Europe are exasperated. In the meantime, Chinese pumpkin seed suppliers only see one way out of the current situation: a price offensive. Prices are moving towards last year's level.
Sugar
Mar 22, 2018

Sweetener to turn sweet again

Government scrapes the excess duty on sugar
Oilseeds
Mar 21, 2018

Rapeseed: Expected output could go even lower

SOFIA. Farmers chose to plant less for the upcoming harvest. However, the weather could further cut expected output.
Grains
Mar 21, 2018

Corn: Weather conditions could affect the time of sowing

SOFIA. Price levels have stubbornly traced an upward trend. Weather conditions could postpone sowing.
Oilseeds
Mar 21, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Traders take advantage

CHRUDIM. The weather is continuing to put a spoke in the wheel for Czech poppy seed farmers this week as well, and traders are using this to their own advantage.
Grains
Mar 21, 2018

Wheat: The weather has turned harsh

SOFIA. By the end of the marketing season, exports could well top those of the last one – the highest during recent years. The weather has become a major concern right now.
Grains
Mar 21, 2018

Barley: Snail-like motion on the export fronts

SOFIA. At that time of year, exports have nosedived. Because of harsh agrometeorological conditions, fallen-through acreages seem quite certain for the upcoming harvest.
Cocoa
Mar 20, 2018

Cocoa: Germany set to increase market shares for sustainable production

BONN. With sales figures for sustainable cocoa surging in Germany the Association of the German Confectionary Industry (BDSI) has urged its members to invest further in sustainability in its most recently published report.
Nuts
Mar 20, 2018

Hazelnuts: Traders harmonise prices

ORDU. Reports indicate that the market leader stocked up on plenty of hazelnuts through other exporters; this leaves only few kernels available on the free market.
Oilseeds
Mar 20, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Pumpkin seed market lies in bits and pieces

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Nuts
Mar 19, 2018

Almonds: Traders take advantage of frost

MADRID. The uncertainty surrounding this year’s potential losses in California is prompting Spanish traders to adjust their local prices.
Oilseeds
Mar 19, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Early adjustments

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Grains
Mar 19, 2018

Thailand Border trade to increase

Fresh demand for Thailand's rice
Alerts and Regulations
Mar 17, 2018

Ethiopia to may consider wheat tender

Tender for 400'000 tons of wheat
Coffee
Mar 17, 2018

Coffee to turn sweeter

Rains in Karnataka seen for a good coffee crop.
Grains
Mar 16, 2018

Corn: Shipments to the EU on the rise

Exports to EU destinations have stubbornly traced an ascending trend; those outside the Union have suffered.
Oilseeds
Mar 16, 2018

Rapeseed: Quietude has grabbed the market

SOFIA. Active trade activities have long passed, swiftly depleting remaining quantities in the few months after harvest. Weather conditions during the month will be changeable.
Oilseeds
Mar 16, 2018

Sunflower seeds: EU production estimates for 2018

SOFIA. In its recent March report, COCERAL has published estimates for the European sunflower seed production in 2018. Bulgarian traders are pleased about increasing willingness to buy.
Oilseeds
Mar 15, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Farewell, low GWS prices!

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Grains
Mar 15, 2018

Wheat: Shipments to EU markets reach all-time high

SOFIA. The buoyant export rate to markets of the Union is forecasted to prevail at least till the end of the month. Farmers are to expect fields’ conditions.
Grains
Mar 15, 2018

Barley: Annually, total exports trail behind

SOFIA. Shipped volumes to non-EU markets weigh in heavily in pushing down total exports. For some fields, the weather is still a double-edge sword.
Oilseeds
Mar 15, 2018

Sesame seeds: Tender forces traders to adjust prices

NEW DELHI. The details relating to the sesame seed tender from Korea have finally been announced. Offers will start to be accepted on 23 March and the sesame seed market in India is in full preparation mode.
Nuts
Mar 15, 2018

Almonds: Larger acreage could compensate for losses

SACRAMENTO. US almond traders delivered around 25% more almonds in February 2018 than last year. The exports since the beginning of the season have remained above last year's levels.
Dried Fruit
Mar 14, 2018

Dried apricots: Prices surge

MALATYA. The prices for the different sizes are drifting further apart. It is well nigh impossible to obtain large sizes.
Grain Products
Mar 13, 2018

Flour and bran production: Huge wheat harvest, decreasing flour production in Russia

MOSCOW. In 2017/18 Russia witnessed the lowest production volumes of flour and bran since 2009/10. The millers experienced an outraging fall in prices for flour. China is increasing imports of Russian flour. Exports to Turkey of bran continue to set records.
Grains
Mar 13, 2018

Black Sea wheat: Fight for Supremacy. Who will overtake - the European Union, Argentina, Russia or Ukraine?

MOSCOW: In February 2018 Russia exported 4 million MT of cereals, 20 % more than in January 2018 and twice more than in February 2017. France has lost its position as a first rank supplier of wheat in Algeria. The EU has been outstripped by Russia and the Ukraine on the wheat markets over the world.
Nuts
Mar 13, 2018

Peanuts: Traders withdraw offers

BUENOS AIRES. The current weather situation in Argentina is in complete contrast to the situation in 2017. Last year, the peanut harvest was delayed by several weeks due to persistent incidents of rainfall, while this year, the agricultural industry has been plagued by drought.
Oilseeds
Mar 13, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Rains fuel speculations

CHRUDIM. Rains have delayed sowing in the Czech Republic and have produced a considerable impact on prices.
Oilseeds
Mar 13, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Further adjustments for pumpkin seed kernels

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Nuts
Mar 12, 2018

Hazelnuts: Exporters want to reduce carry overs

ORDU. Frost has been forecasted for Turkey in the next few days and the Exporters’ Union has announced its first estimate for the 2018 crop.
Grains
Mar 9, 2018

Corn: Domestic demand on a persistently ascending trend

SOFIA. Prices resist sudden slips, but foreign and domestic demands lack the pull-up power. Domestically, corn has become a desired substitute of feeding wheat.
Oilseeds
Mar 9, 2018

Sunflower seeds: Export prices rise

SOFIA. After last week’s chaotic snowfall that caused roads to be partially inaccessible, the Bulgarian sunflower seed market is now thriving.
Oilseeds
Mar 9, 2018

Rapeseed: Is there a mismatch between demand and supply?

SOFIA. Annually, supply is quickly depleted by vibrant demand early in the season, leaving nothing to export for later in the year. Yet, planted acreages have been decreased.
Grains
Mar 8, 2018

Wheat: A shift in some domestic demand trends

SOFIA. Changes in lifestyles and dietary habits influence markets and subsequently demand for raw materials.
Grains
Mar 8, 2018

Barley: Husbandry decisions predict short-term trends

SOFIA. Internal and external market forces compel farmers to cut barley’s planting. Reduction in sowing has continued in subsequent years
Oilseeds
Mar 8, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Fishy offers

CHRUDIM. Buyers are urged to caution when purchasing blue poppy seeds from the Czech Republic. Particular attention should be paid to cheap offers.
Alerts and Regulations
Mar 8, 2018

Japan to release tender

Japan to buy feed wheat and barley via tender
Dried Fruit
Mar 8, 2018

Sultanas: Competitive prices

MANISA. Nothing came of the frost wishes of the speculators last week. An increased risk of icy night temperatures is, however, still prevalent until the end of April.
Oilseeds
Mar 8, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Prices only to be upheld until end of week

CHRUDIM. Czech growers of blue poppy seeds are in no hurry to sell off their remaining seeds, and buyers are also showing restraint.
Oilseeds
Mar 7, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Pumpkin seed prices give in

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.