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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.

Dried Fruit

Mar 7, 2018

Dried apricots: Big fruits are scarce

MALATYA. Whereas as pre-Ramadan demand continuous to boom in the Arab countries, demand is very subdued in Western Europe.

Nuts

Mar 7, 2018

Almonds: Frost and hornets plague Spain

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Frost in the Californian almond growing regions left almond prices tumbling last week. And it is not over yet.

Nuts

Mar 6, 2018

Hazelnuts: The risk of frost remains

ORDU. The low temperatures over the last few weeks have led to local frost damages – according to reports. These have not yet significantly influenced the hazelnut harvest; however, the weather forecasts already predict the next cold front.

Sugar

Mar 6, 2018

Drought has affected sugar production in Tamil Nadu, India

Sugar production in Tamil Nadu is expected to be the lowest this season

Organic Commodities

Mar 5, 2018

Organic food: Organic market in the Russian Federation

MOSCOW. The production of organic food in the Russian Federation is steadily growing with an average of 5% -10% per year. Since 01.01.2017 a state standard (GOST - R 56508-2015) on certification of organic products has come into force. There is no law on organic farming yet. There is no mandatory certification of eco-products in Russia. The cost of purchasing organic products in Russia in 2017 was less than 1 euro per capita.

Oilseeds

Mar 5, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Different suppliers, different prices

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

Sugar

Mar 5, 2018

Sugar’s import duty to increase

Sugar production to shoot up this year.

Spices

Mar 2, 2018

Spices: Pepper dealers are exposed

GUJARAT. Buyers are holding back on orders for Indian pepper to put the price under pressure. At the same time importers are selling off their purchases from Vietnam.

Oilseeds

Mar 2, 2018

Flaxseed: Canadian Suppliers Struggling

LODZ/OTTAWA. According to Canadian market participants, the quality of flaxseed grown in 2017 has been among the best so far, yet overseas buyers have not been enthusiastic about the produce.

Grains

Mar 2, 2018

Corn: Strongly advancing on EU markets; losing grounds on non-EU ones

SOFIA. Shipped volumes to EU markets have traced an upward trajectory while those to non-EU ones have dragged behind.

Oilseeds

Mar 2, 2018

Rapeseed: A strong export season left behind

SOFIA. Although several months to go before the upcoming harvest, international demand has already depleted remaining stocks. Weather conditions have turned favorable.

Oilseeds

Mar 1, 2018

Sunflower seeds: Suppliers under pressure

SOFIA. It is far from certain that it makes sense to cultivate a similar amount of sunflower seeds as last year, considering current Bulgarian market conditions.

Grains

Mar 1, 2018

Wheat: Shipments to the EU passed over 3.0 mmt

SOFIA. Shipments to the EU markets have kept the export momentum strong. Thick snowfall came just in time!

Grains

Mar 1, 2018

Barley: Domestically, demand has been on the rise

SOFIA. Competitive market forces and higher quality characteristics of the grain have turned the wind in favor of local demand. The recent snowfall came just in time.

Dried Fruit

Mar 1, 2018

Dried apricots: All eyes are on the weather

MALATYA. Local distributors prefer to buy large quantities of dried fruits before Ramadan. This affects the prices of the remaining stock, which is already limited in size.

Dried Fruit

Mar 1, 2018

Sultanas: Speculators yearn for frost

MANISA. Turkish dry fruit market participants are expecting frost over the coming days; some with dread, others couldn’t be happier. Either way, there might finally be a reason for a significant price increase.

Oilseeds

Mar 1, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Desperately low prices

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

Oilseeds

Feb 28, 2018

Sesame seeds: Indian prices too high for South Korea?

NEW DELHI. The first South Korean sesame seed tender should be opened by the end of February this year. Now, market participants are reporting on delays.

Fruit and Vegetables

Feb 28, 2018

Fruits and vegetables: The volume of import of fresh fruits and vegetables by Russia in 2017 is practically restored

MOSCOW: Russia increased imports of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2017 compared with the previous year. It amounted to 7.1 million MT, which is 17% more than in 2016. However, this is still not the same volume as in 2013. Then, a year before the “trade war”, Russia imported almost 8.5 million MT of fresh fruits and vegetables

Nuts

Feb 28, 2018

Almonds: Frost damages in California and Spain

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. The Californian cultivation areas were confronted with nightly temperatures of -1 to -7°C, leading to the first losses.

Alerts and Regulations

Feb 28, 2018

Soybean: Nearly half of the European soybeans is produced in Ukraine

KIEV: Despite the large soybean cultivation volumes the outlook is that exports from Ukraine during the 2017/18 agricultural year will decrease by 17% in comparison with 2016/17. 70% of the cultivated soybean in Ukraine is GMO.

Alerts and Regulations

Feb 28, 2018

Rapeseed: A significant increase in rapeseed crop in Ukraine in 2017

KIEV: While Ukraine registered a decline in soybean and sunflower seeds production in 2017/18, the rapeseed crop increased by 83%, amounting 2,2 million MT. In the agricultural year 2016/17 the harvested crop amounted to 1,2 million MT. Romania competes with Ukraine for rape seed market in the EU.

Nuts

Feb 27, 2018

Hazelnuts: The production forecast for 2018

ORDU. As expected, hazelnut prices have risen after the TMO started selling. The differences between the offer prices of various distributors remain.

Oilseeds

Feb 27, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Delay causes confusion

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

Oilseeds

Feb 26, 2018

Pumpkin seeds: European traders unable to find buyers

DALIAN. Most Chinese traders are still on holiday – officially. Next week, market activity will pick up steam again. The first exporters are already now communicating their new prices.

Oilseeds

Feb 26, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Fierce competition and looming tender

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

Oilseeds

Feb 23, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Last chance for low priced new crop

CHRUDIM. The favourable prices for which distributors offer blue poppy seeds from the 2018 crop will not last for more than a few days. After this, buyers have to adjust to significant price increases.

Grains

Feb 23, 2018

Corn: Are inflationary expectations real?

SOFIA. Local prices slowly add incremental value over the long run. Inflationary expectations seem to be in store for later in the season.

Oilseeds

Feb 23, 2018

Rapeseed: Time for imports to fill in the gap

SOFIA. While the country does not have sufficient quantities left to export, imports will rise to meet local demand, as small as it is annually.

Nuts

Feb 23, 2018

Almonds: No guarantee of good quantities

SACRAMENTO. In January, fewer arrivals of US almonds were registered than expected, but the quantity still exceeds January figures for the last four years.

Dried Fruit

Feb 22, 2018

Sultanas: Decline in production turns market upside down

MANISA. Disappointing results in production, in such important origins such as California lead customers to look into alternatives such as Chile and South Africa.

Oilseeds

Feb 22, 2018

Blue poppy seeds: Continued strong demand from the East

CHRUDIM. While buyers from West Europe keep in the background, Russian importers keep faith with the Czech blue poppy seeds market and also keep buying a lot.

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