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Nuts
Dec 8, 2017

Almonds: German buyers pounce

MADRID. While Spanish almond farmers lament low prices, this has resulted in significant export increases to Germany over the first nine months of this year.
Dried Fruit
Dec 8, 2017

Sultanas: Traders looking to raise prices

MANISA. After a rather weak first quarter, Turkish sultana exports are gathering steam shortly before the end of the year.
Sugar
Dec 8, 2017

Organic sugar: Learning from mistakes

FRANKFURT. With demand outstripping supply for organic sugar in Germany Nordzucker is planning to attract more organic farmers. The first year was marked by considerable setbacks.
Grains
Dec 8, 2017

Corn: Active trade supports prices

SOFIA. There is still time for the final results to be made public, but most recent estimates of output place it still lower than initially forecasted production figures. Prices stay firm, finding support in active trade.
Grains
Dec 7, 2017

Rapeseed: Planted acreages will affect export potential

SOFIA. Exports lag on a yearly basis. Lower planted acreages for next year.
Sugar
Dec 7, 2017

Sugar: The sweet life of a sugar producer

FRANKFURT. Precipitation delayed the sugar beet harvests in important EU growing countries such as Germany and Poland, while the UK increased production by 55%.
Grains
Dec 7, 2017

Wheat: Positioned for upbeat exports in 2018

SOFIA. The recent buoyant exports are forecasted to slip over its upbeat trend into 2018. Prices are supported by the high sales’ turnover rate.
Sugar
Dec 7, 2017

Sugar: Hard facts and figures

All the latest facts and figures concerning sugar provided in an Excel file with a special focus on Germany and Europe: Sugar beet production, imports and exports and prices.
Oilseeds
Dec 6, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Sesame seed prices can’t hold up their levels

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Nuts
Dec 6, 2017

Hazelnuts: Complaints and delivery delays

ORDU. The additional workload that has arisen due to complaints is currently causing delivery delays in the Turkish hazelnut market. Ferrero, meanwhile, is exercising restraint.
Oilseeds
Dec 4, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Battle of prices

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Oilseeds
Dec 4, 2017

Pumpkin seeds: GWS prices plummet

DALIAN. By now, everyone who has anything to do with the Chinese market has noticed just how bad the situation is, and how this affects the market and its participants.
Oilseeds
Dec 4, 2017

Sesame seeds: Traders cannot maintain price level

NEW DELHI. Sesame seed prices have skyrocketed due to delivery problems of African sesame seed exporters and sound demand from China. Nevertheless, the market has calmed down a bit with the conclusion of tenders.
Nuts
Dec 1, 2017

Almonds 2017/18: Hard facts and figures

You will receive all the relevant data concerning the import and exports of almonds in Germany and the EU as an Excel file. Including background information, global almond production, the import and export figures and prices.
Grains
Dec 1, 2017

Rapeseed: Focus is the EU market

SOFIA. Sudden jumps in export activities fade away fast on the background of surplus quantities in the region.
Grains
Dec 1, 2017

Wheat: Exporters in Germany are struggling

FRANKFURT. Supplies in Europe are abundant, and prices could hardly be any better for the export market. Suppliers in Germany are, however, highly worried over the fierce competition from France.
Grains
Dec 1, 2017

Corn: Competitive prices boost export activities

SOFIA. The dynamics on the wheat exports’ market seem to prop-up the internal consumption of corn. Strong exports so far in the season.
Grains
Nov 30, 2017

Barley: Sluggish trade activities persist

SOFIA. Exports lag behind on an annual basis. The planned response to such foreign market developments is reduction in acreages.
Oilseeds
Nov 30, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Sobering realisation

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Nuts
Nov 30, 2017

Almonds: Prices drop by up to 0.40 EUR/kg

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. The Spanish almond market has not been performing well in recent weeks and price adjustments were made again this week.
Grains
Nov 30, 2017

Wheat: Prices resist a downfall

SOFIA. Skyrocketing exports to EU countries since the beginning of the marketing season support prices. The export trend is expected to continue in 2018.
Oilseeds
Nov 29, 2017

Blue poppy seeds: Will prices drop?

FRANFURT. The market witnessed dramatic price increases in the Czech Republic. Buyers were confronted with a year-on-year price hike of more than 80%. The question is how long these high prices can be maintained.
Oilseeds
Nov 29, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Tender results shock the market

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Sugar
Nov 29, 2017

EU sugar struggling for market share

FRANKFURT. Contrary to the estimates in May, the world sugar market carry-over stocks should reach 4.6% for 2017/18; before, the USDA counted on a decrease of 2%.
Oilseeds
Nov 28, 2017

Blue poppy seeds: Traders in Germany remain calm

FRANFURT. Exchange rate fluctuations have caused prices to rise in the Czech Republic. Market players in Germany, however, see no need to hit the panic button.
Oilseeds
Nov 28, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Traders increase blue poppy seed prices again

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Nuts
Nov 28, 2017

Hazelnuts: Deceptive standstill in prices

ORDU. Turkish suppliers who have not yet covered themselves will face business losses of some sort. Ferrero pulls out of the market for now.
Nuts
Nov 28, 2017

Cashews: Export quality is poor

HANOI. The poor quality of Vietnamese exports has led cashew buyers to wait for the arrival of the new crop from Tanzania before making further purchases.
Oilseeds
Nov 27, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Waiting for the tender result

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Grains
Nov 24, 2017

Corn: Prices are expected to float around current levels

SOFIA. Strong export demand and domestic consumption only succeed in maintaining stable price levels.
Oilseeds
Nov 24, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Sesame seeds are up – again

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Oilseeds
Nov 24, 2017

Flaxseed: A guessing game

LODZ/OTTAWA. Eastern European flaxseed suppliers report a slight rise in demand; in terms of price, processed flaxseeds are at a similar level as this time last year.
Dried Fruit
Nov 24, 2017

Sultanas: Big price differences

MANISA. Buyers in Europe are confronted with great differences in price. At the same time, exporters in Turkey are struggling to increase sales before Christmas.
Oilseeds
Nov 24, 2017

Sesame seeds: Buyers have to act fast

FRANKFURT. This week’s dramatic prices increase in India and Africa have now reached the German market. Europe has been taken by surprise.
Grains
Nov 24, 2017

Barley: A declining trend in planted acreages

SOFIA. Early in the marketing season, exports skyrocketed. Recently, they have plummeted.
Grains
Nov 23, 2017

Rapeseed: Regional developments influence local market trends

SOFIA. The sluggish export activities will most probably slip into next year
Dried Fruit
Nov 23, 2017

Dried figs: Tradition saves the trade

AYDIN. Reports state that dried fruit deliveries are still increasingly being checked for ochratoxin A (OTA). A limit of 10 µg/kg for shipments to the EU could cause tremendous difficulties for Turkey.
Oilseeds
Nov 23, 2017

Sesame seeds: Buying frenzy in China

NEW DELHI. Market players reckon that the sesame seed market is totally crazy. The prices continue to surge. With China in a buying frenzy there is no end in sight.
Oilseeds
Nov 23, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Unhealthy price increase

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Grains
Nov 23, 2017

Wheat: Prices persistently follow a snail-like climb

SOFIA. No need to win by a sudden blow and then start to drift off; do it slowly over a long period of time. This year’s panted acreages are expected to lead ahead those of last year.
Oilseeds
Nov 22, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Sesame seed market won’t calm down

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Oilseeds
Nov 22, 2017

Sesame seeds: Shockingly high prices

NEW DELHI. Korea has issued a new tender for delivery at the end of December. Offers will be accepted until the beginning of next week.
Nuts
Nov 22, 2017

Hazelnuts: Strong demand in Europe

ORDU. The Turkish hazelnut market is currently characterised above all by better-than-average demand and stable prices.
Oilseeds
Nov 21, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Prices up more than 20%

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Oilseeds
Nov 20, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Sesame market goes crazy

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Spices
Nov 20, 2017

Spices: Farmer uprising expected

GUJARAT. Farmers have been busy bringing in the Kharif harvest for more than a month. Many products are significantly cheaper than they were this time last year, which is why they are gradually losing patience.
Grains
Nov 17, 2017

Barley: Demand shapes cultivation strategies

SOFIA. Cultivation strategies shift in favor of other crops. Exports slowed down.
Oilseeds
Nov 17, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Sesame seed prices surge forward

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