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Grains
Jun 9, 2017

Prices of old crop stay firm, supported by domestic and foreign demands

In the middle of next week, the harvesting season will officially begin. Hopes are for a strong harvest, although expectations are for a lower aggregoutput than that of last year.
Sugar
Jun 8, 2017

Sugar: Contradicting estimates for 2017/18

LONDON. The estimates for the 2017/18 global sugar production are generally good. There is, however, one noted exception as the estimates of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) are quite out of line.
Oilseeds
Jun 8, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

SESAME- Market Information & Prices
Oilseeds
Jun 8, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information
Spices
Jun 8, 2017

CHILLI - Market Prices Report

Current Prices & Market Information
Cocoa
Jun 8, 2017

Cocoa: Africa strengthens its market position

ABIDJAN. The current estimates by the International Cocoa Organization are reaching record values.
Grains
Jun 8, 2017

Domestic trade activities support the price

Current EXW prices are lower than what they used to be a month and two ago, but quite higher when compared to that time last season. Exports could further support the price.
Grains
Jun 8, 2017

Accumulated higher ending stocks seem to play with prices’ progress

Exports seem frozen at that time of season while local demand is sluggish at best. Accumulation of higher stocks, before the start of the new harvest, is inevitable.
Oilseeds
Jun 7, 2017

Sunflower seeds: A noted exception in Europe

BRUSSELS. The new estimates from the European association for cereal and oilseed trade, Coceral, suggest that more oilseeds will be produced in Europe as previously expected.
Nuts
Jun 7, 2017

Hazelnuts: Prices hit rock bottom

ORDU. Interests on the hazelnut market are shifting increasingly towards the new crop. Despite the additional purchase option in the TMO for prompt deliveries, prices are still dropping.
Oils
Jun 7, 2017

Oil industry : Increase the import duty

Price fall below MSP
Grains
Jun 6, 2017

Odds seem not in favor of higher prices for the upcoming crop

Most probably supply and demand will meet at a lower than expected price point at the start of the harvesting season. The dry weather in the South regions will add to the discomfort; output will be lower this year.
Oilseeds
Jun 6, 2017

Bulgarian rapeseed: under weather’s (dis)favor: some regions were favored by more rain than others; the rest barely received some

Dry weather has left its traces in regions of the South. Inevitably, this will have a negative impact on this year’s aggregate output. In the Northeast and Northwest, the picture is totally different - farmers expect a strong harvest.
Oilseeds
Jun 5, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information
Oilseeds
Jun 5, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information
Spices
Jun 5, 2017

CHILLI - Market Prices Report

Current Prices & Market Information
Oils
Jun 5, 2017

Turkey raised the import duty for sunflower oil

It is possible the import duty to be increased again very soon
Spices
Jun 2, 2017

Spices: Raging farmers cause wave of destruction

GUJARAT. During riots in the Indian state of Maharashtra, vegetable transporters and milk collection trucks fell victim to the raging farmers.
Grains
Jun 2, 2017

Rice Production Estimate & Non-Basmati Rice Exports will increase

IGC estimates Rice production in India during 2017-18 & Non-Basmati Rice Exports going to Increase
Grains
Jun 2, 2017

Asia Rice-Importer demand pushes prices.

Asia Rice-Importer demand pushes prices, Vietnam hits near 2.5-year high
Dried Fruit
Jun 1, 2017

Apricots: Fear of losses and record volumes

MALATYA. Turkish dried fruit traders largely agree on the estimates for the new crop, but the situation is different for the prices for prompt deliveries.
Dried Fruit
Jun 1, 2017

Sultanas: Hitting the panic button

MANISA. The weather is just the thing to justify higher prices, especially if the crop estimates are rather promising. This is what has happened in Turkey.
Oilseeds
Jun 1, 2017

Sunflower seeds: Bulgaria rocks the market

SOFIA. Bulgaria is becoming increasingly important, especially in Germany. According to the German Statistical Office, Bulgaria has replaced Hungary this year as the most important sunflower seed supplier for the German market.
Oilseeds
Jun 1, 2017

Pumpkin seeds: Possible price increase by 500 USD/mt

DALIAN. The upwards trend still continues on the Chinese pumpkin seed market. To avoid frightening away potential buyers any further, some suppliers are willing to sell below the market price.
Dried Fruit
Jun 1, 2017

Figs: Crops at risk

AYDIN. The weather will play a particularly important role in the next few weeks. Traders cannot exclude that the fruits will suffer.
Spices
Jun 1, 2017

CHILLI - Market Prices Report

Market report & Prices for Indian Chilies.
Oilseeds
Jun 1, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information
Oilseeds
Jun 1, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information
Oilseeds
May 31, 2017

Sesame seeds: Noticeable shift in demand

NEW DELHI. The general demand situation may be stable, but some shifts, especially in Europe, are enfolding a considerable impact.
Oilseeds
May 31, 2017

Flaxseed: Buyers love Russia

MOSCOW/OTTAWA. Russian flaxseed traders are pleased with the continuously growing export figures this season; about half of the deliveries went to the EU.
Grains
May 31, 2017

Bulgarian corn: nothing new under the sky

Exports seem to lack behind because of regional competition. In recent months, average EXW purchasing prices have been somewhat sliding on a downward trajectory.
Grains
May 31, 2017

Bulgarian wheat: harvest a few weeks away

Exports will soon break the 4,000,000 mt level, further draining remaining stocks. Since the beginning of the year, average purchasing prices EXW Bulgaria have been following an upward trend. Weather conditions are key for a prosperous upcoming harvest.
Grains
May 31, 2017

Bulgarian barley: sluggish local trade

Available acreages for harvest much smaller this year. No exports seem to loom on the horizon. With the upcoming harvest a few weeks away, depending on the regions of the country, barley is going either through its flowering stage or lactic ripeness stage of development.
Oilseeds
May 31, 2017

Bulgarian rapeseed: quietness before harvest

The small remaining stocks seem not to scare foreign buyers since the upcoming harvest is approximately a few weeks away. Prices exhibit a downward trend, generally following a descending tendency since the beginning of the year. Eyes on the upcoming harvest.
Spices
May 31, 2017

Government The second advance estimate for the production of spices for the 2016-17 season

Cumin, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cardamom & Chilli 2nd Estimate of Govt.
Nuts
May 30, 2017

Almonds: Traders are sceptical

MADRID. Despite the good crop estimates in Spain, the prices for the old crop are not dropping as expected.
Nuts
May 30, 2017

Hazelnuts: Estimates are a nuisance

ORDU. The Turkish hazelnut traders are not really happy with the crop estimates for the new season.
Oilseeds
May 30, 2017

Sunflower seeds: Offers are being maintained

SOFIA. After the cool month of May, comparatively low temperatures are still being expected in Bulgaria for the beginning of June. Smaller processing facilities could benefit from this situation and maintain their factory operations for a few more weeks.
Dried Fruit
May 30, 2017

Apricots: Serious competition for Turkey

MALATYA. Besides Turkey, Russian dried fruit importers also purchase dried apricots from Tajikistan. The prices are unbeatable.
Oilseeds
May 30, 2017

Flaxseed: Buyers are keeping a low profile

LODZ/OTTAWA. Despite the concerns of the Russian flaxseed farmers, the prices for prompt deliveries remain unchanged, and buyers are keeping a low profile when it comes to making requests.
Oilseeds
May 29, 2017

Spice Market Report (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information
Oilseeds
May 29, 2017

Sesame Seeds (Market Information)

Current Prices & Market Information
Sugar
May 29, 2017

Health or Sugar

Prices Drop As Health Fears Hit Demand
Oilseeds
May 29, 2017

CHILLI - Market Prices Report

Current Prices & Market Information
Oilseeds
May 29, 2017

Blue poppy seeds: Buyers in Germany are deterred

CHRUDIM. Low prices and excellent crops have failed to attract buyers in Germany
Grains
May 27, 2017

Government buys wheat

30 MT of wheat this year for the central pool
Grains
May 26, 2017

Benefits from the ban on DA

Better rice realization
Oilseeds
May 25, 2017

European Union Soybean Consumption Forecast For Season 2017/2018

Experts predict a small increase in soybean consumption in the EU