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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.
Grains
Nov 17, 2017

Corn: Will prices prevail through current levels?

SOFIA. The expected higher availability this season seems to be the anchor of price hikes. Will the dynamics of the feed wheat market kick in to turn the wind in favor of local corn market sellers?
Oilseeds
Nov 16, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Mostly stable

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Grains
Nov 16, 2017

Rapeseed: Quietude on the export fronts

SOFIA. Exports lag behind on a yearly basis. Weather conditions favor the development of crops
Grains
Nov 16, 2017

Wheat: No cooling off shower for rising local prices

SOFIA. There seems to be enough evidence now to trace a stable rising price trend. Foreign and domestic demands support the rise in prices.
Oilseeds
Nov 15, 2017

Sesame seeds: India is filling up the gaps

NEW DELHI. After levelling off at a similar level as in previous years over the last few weeks, the sesame seed prices have drastically increased since the beginning of this week.
Oilseeds
Nov 14, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Exchange rate puts prices under pressure

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Nuts
Nov 14, 2017

Hazelnuts: Ferrero has to choose

ORDU. The export demand for Turkish hazelnuts is showing no signs of abating. Meanwhile exporters of shelled hazelnuts are offering prices that are higher than those of the market leader.
Oilseeds
Nov 13, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: China’s buying frenzy

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Dried Fruit
Nov 13, 2017

Dried apricots: Exporters shy away from risk

MALATYA. Given the demand, the traders in Turkey can hardly be happier. A feeling of insecurity, however, weighs heavily on their minds.
Grains
Nov 10, 2017

Rapeseed: Exports have reached a plateau

SOFIA. The strong production figure of EU member countries should restrict reliance on imports from non-union countries.
Grains
Nov 10, 2017

Barley: Entrenched in slow motion

SOFIA. Slower on the export fronts. Lower sowed acreages expected this year.
Grains
Nov 10, 2017

Corn: A higher yield leads to a higher output

SOFIA. The higher yield this season is already leading to a higher aggregate output. The lower prices are already leading to lower realized margins.
Grains
Nov 9, 2017

Wheat: Local prices persist firmly on the background of regional surpluses

SOFIA. Prices find support in strong foreign and domestic demands. Growth of planted acreages expected.
Dried Fruit
Nov 9, 2017

Sultanas: Fake news exposed

MANISA. The reports about disastrous crop damages in Iran have ultimately proven to be false. Meanwhile, exporters in Turkey are benefiting from lucrative Christmas sales.
Nuts
Nov 8, 2017

Walnuts: EU weak by international comparison

SACRAMENTO. While the current estimates by the USDA are showing a balance between production and consumption, there are concerns over the EU market.
Nuts
Nov 7, 2017

Hazelnuts: The big guessing game

ORDU. Exchange rates are making purchasing prices exceedingly attractive. Even the farmers can be happy with the comparably high prices. However, how long this situation will remain is unclear.
Oilseeds
Nov 7, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: EU disappoints suppliers in China

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector – the latest price developments.
Grains
Nov 6, 2017

Corn: Exports’ momentum kept strong

Prices seem to find support in strong demand on the background of higher expected aggregate output.
Nuts
Nov 6, 2017

Almonds: EU set for record imports

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Bar some Californian almond plantations, this year’s almond harvest has finished, with most farmers having already harvested their production for the year.
Grains
Nov 6, 2017

Wheat: Under the strong market beat of exports, planted acreages are increased

SOFIA. Aggressive export activities are depleting reserves fast on a weekly basis. Higher planted acreages so far.
Nuts
Nov 3, 2017

Almonds: A weak year, a quick depletion of stocks is expected

SOFIA. Prices will remain high till quantities are depleted. The country will once again rely on imports to satisfy domestic demand.
Grains
Nov 3, 2017

Rapeseed: Weaker exports on a yearly basis

SOFIA. Intermittent foreign trade on the background of a lower aggregate output this year. Sowed acreages are expected to increase.
Dried Fruit
Nov 3, 2017

Dried apricots: Russia increases imports by 72%

MALATYA. The record-breaking production of dried apricots in Turkey this year turns dried fruits into an export hit. Russian importers are particularly enthusiastic.
Nuts
Nov 2, 2017

Walnuts: Active trade supports prices

SOFIA. Some larger market players are booked till the beginning of next month. The lack of carry-over and strong demand embolden local sellers.
Grains
Nov 2, 2017

Corn: At 91.2% harvested acreages, an 8.3% higher output

SOFIA. A higher yield of 10.6% drives aggregate production up. Farmers are already selling out.
Oilseeds
Nov 2, 2017

Oil seeds up to date: Prices under currency pressure

FRANKFURT. Daily monitoring of the oil seed sector, comparing today’s prices with the previous day’s prices.
Grains
Nov 2, 2017

Barley: Weekly spikes in exports will not change the prevalent market sentiment

SOFIA. Foreign shipments to EU markets lead among the rest. Yet, the sluggish trade so far in the marketing season is not encouraging, at all.
Grains
Nov 2, 2017

Wheat: Could aggressive export activities support prices down the road?

SOFIA. Exports started strong early in the marketing season - harvest 2017-18, and big local exporters predict the trend will keep its momentum to at least the end of February 2018.