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Nuts
Jan 15, 2018

Analyzing the Fandoghi (round) pistachio market in Iran

Round Pistachio Market in Iran
Grains
Jan 12, 2018

Barley: The warm Winter as a two edged-sword

SOFIA. If the Winter does not provide the so necessary thick snow, yields will be negatively affected. Barley shipments to non-EU markets suffer.
Grains
Jan 12, 2018

Corn: Are bulls’ hooves heard in the distance?

SOFIA. The projected decline in global stocks during the current season, on the background of an already strong demand, ought to improve the current depressed price levels.
Dried Fruit
Jan 12, 2018

Dried apricots: Higher farmgate prices expected in 2018

MALATYA. Market participants are expecting an increase in demand for this year’s Ramadan, starting February. Therefore, apricot prices cannot be expected to drop over the coming weeks.
Oilseeds
Jan 12, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: First offers for new crop 2018 blue poppy seeds

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Alerts and Regulations
Jan 12, 2018

Global Sesame Seed Market.

The sesame market has been has been an eye opener this year.
Grains
Jan 12, 2018

Exports in rice surpass it’s record.

Exports in rice have increased to the neighbouring nation.
Oilseeds
Jan 11, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Sales wanted

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Dried Fruit
Jan 11, 2018

Sultanas: Price-fixing suspected

MANISA. The price-performance-ratio of the Turkish sultana raisin market still does not meet the wishes of farmers and traders. Reports on possibly record-breaking table grape exports fuel price developments.
Oilseeds
Jan 11, 2018

Sunflower kernels: Bizarre prices in China

DALIAN. The prices for bakery and confectionery kernels have seemingly gone totally mad in China.
Nuts
Jan 10, 2018

Almonds: Venture into the unknown

MADRID. The new year did not herald in a positive turnaround for the Spanish almond market. Farmers as well as producers are not looking forward to 2018 at all.
Grains
Jan 10, 2018

Rapeseed: Another season of a robust international demand

SOFIA. Aggregate output placed a natural ceiling on exports. The majority of the crop gets swiftly shipped abroad.
Grains
Jan 10, 2018

Wheat: Stepping up shipped volumes to EU markets

SOFIA. Entering into 2018, the country went over 3.0 mmt of exports. The upbeat export trend, supported by high quality characteristics of grains, might well push prices higher soon.
Oilseeds
Jan 9, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Flaxseed prices are not dead

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Nuts
Jan 9, 2018

Hazelnuts: No price guarantees

ORDU. While market giant Ferrero is facing criticism, Turkey is facing the threat of a tough price struggle. The exporters are, meanwhile, aiming for a record.
Spices
Jan 8, 2018

The downhill for Clove

The global market for clove.
Oilseeds
Jan 8, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Price adjustments in progress

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Dried Fruit
Jan 8, 2018

Dried apricots: Excessive prices

MALATYA. Despite defects in quality, small apricots were plentifully available in Turkey at the beginning of the season, with their prices also being low. A great number of traders sensed an opportunity.
Grains
Jan 6, 2018

Corn: Locally, adding incremental price premium

SOFIA. Will the forecasted global decline in production and lower ending inventory build-up inflationary expectation?
Grains
Jan 5, 2018

Barley: Prospects are for a lower output next season

SOFIA. Tough regional competition in recent years and lower prices pushed local farmers to cultivate less land. Foreign market positions seem not endangered by the cut.
Grains
Jan 5, 2018

Rapeseed: Implementing a short-term local strategic refocus, producers hope to parry negative, regional medium-term effects

SOFIA. External market factors -- on the demand, as well as, on the supply side-- seem to affect local cultivation strategies.
Grains
Jan 5, 2018

Wheat: Farmers, standing before a winter season, hope for the best

SOFIA. Whether the Winter will be favorable, providing thick snow and replenishing the moisture reserves or be dry with long periods of extremely low temperatures, is what will distinguish a strong from a weak upcoming harvest.
Dried Fruit
Jan 5, 2018

Sultanas: Targeted market manipulation

MANISA. Unlike in Iran or the US, prices for sultanas from Turkey are comparatively low. Some market participants see this as a missed opportunity, and are now trying to push up prices with targeted information.
Oilseeds
Jan 3, 2018

Oil seeds up to date: Market activities resume

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector – the latest price developments.
Oilseeds
Jan 3, 2018

Poppy seed forecast for 2018

View the outlook for the 2018 poppy seed market. The most important data is contained in an Excel file including the price development of the last 12 years, poppy seed production data and import and export data and background information.
Grains
Dec 29, 2017

Barley: Giving in on markets outside the EU

SOFIA. Losing foreign market positions outside the EU to other regional players. Domestic consumption is on the rise.
Grains
Dec 29, 2017

Corn: Staying attuned to regional developments

SOFIA. Will regional developments support or weaken prices? In the short-term, prices are projected to exhibit a slightly upbeat trend.
Nuts
Dec 29, 2017

Hazelnuts: The tempting business with Ferrero

ORDU. The market giant Ferrero’s monopoly position may be a thorn in the side of many market players in Turkey, but the company also serves as an important support. Meanwhile, the speculators are at the ready.
Grains
Dec 29, 2017

Rapeseed: The great majority has already been exported

SOFIA. Shipping abroad more than 90% of its aggregate output, as a smaller producer, the country could only benefit from increasing its production potential.
Oilseeds
Dec 29, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: A tricky business

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector – the latest price developments.
Grains
Dec 29, 2017

Wheat: The buoyant export rate will slip over 2018

SOFIA. Exports to EU markets are forecasted to keep the robust trend. Yet, to markets outside the EU, regional behemoths squeeze out local export potential.
Dried Fruit
Dec 28, 2017

Sultanas: Unbeatable prices

MANISA. Exporters in Turkey are extremely optimistic. They claim that their prices are unbeatable and that the season could hardly be better. The guessing game for the new crop is in full swing.
Oilseeds
Dec 27, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Promising sesame seed crop

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector – the latest price developments.
Alerts and Regulations
Dec 23, 2017

Sweet taste for sour cherry producers

2017. reality ends...new 2018. hope starts
Grains
Dec 22, 2017

Barley: Sliding on a sluggish export trajectory

SOFIA. Tough regional competition, lower prices and higher ending stocks redraw a new approach to cultivation. A substantial cut in sowed acreages is a strategic move, though.
Dried Fruit
Dec 22, 2017

Dried figs: Speculators have all the freedom they wish for

AYDIN. Many suppliers in Turkey have withdrawn their offers from the market. It is only after Christmas and New Year that new prices will be announced.
Grains
Dec 22, 2017

Corn: exports nosedive before the end of 2017

SOFIA. The slowing down of exports premonitions unsettling times ahead.
Dried Fruit
Dec 21, 2017

Dried apricots: Traders want to push the market

MALATYA. Farmers and suppliers were able to sell large fruits at comparatively high prices this year. They are, however, by no means satisfied with the prices they could demand for smaller fruits.
Grains
Dec 21, 2017

Rapeseed: Swift export activities quickly deplete reserves

SOFIA. A relatively smaller producer, the country remains a relatively smaller exporter. It is not a demand-side issue; it is a supply-side shortcoming.
Grains
Dec 21, 2017

Wheat: Forecasted to break through the 3 mmt export ceiling by the end of 2017

SOFIA. No drastic change in cultivated acreages for next year. Exports are projected to remain strong, going into 2018.
Spices
Dec 21, 2017

Spices: India may lose prominence

GUJARAT. Low productivity is an increasing problem in India. There are not enough surplus supplies for the export market and the government is growing increasingly worried that the country may lose out on the international stage.
Nuts
Dec 20, 2017

Almonds: The market is already starting to turn

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Good export data for US almonds and the uncertainty concerning the loss output have already had an impact in the almond market this week.
Dried Fruit
Dec 20, 2017

Sultana prices are exploding

MANISA. Not only the farmgate prices have risen in Turkey but also the export prices. They are set to continue to rise.
Oilseeds
Dec 20, 2017

Pumpkin seeds: If reputation goes down the drain

DALIAN. A price war is raging in the Chinese pumpkin seed market with traders competing for customers. Buyers are urged to pay special attention to quality.
Oilseeds
Dec 20, 2017

Blue poppy seeds: Everything is possible

CHRUDIM. With Christmas around the corner the blue poppy seed market is very subdued. Trading activities should revive in January.
Oilseeds
Dec 20, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Pumpkin seed kernel suppliers in panic mode

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Alerts and Regulations
Dec 19, 2017

The share of organic farming in the EU continues to grow

Organic production areas have increased by 2 million hectares over 5 years