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AUDITOR Issues
Aug 8, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 28/2025

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Nuts
Aug 7, 2025

Hazelnuts: TMO prices highly divisive

ORDU. Earlier than expected the TMO has announced the purchasing bids for the 2025 hazelnut crop. The move has sparked quite a bit of controversy. Ferrero should offer better payment conditions. Exporters are discussing their prices for the new crop. Harvesting is about to start.
Spices
Aug 7, 2025

Spice market update: buoyant cardamom market

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper, turmeric and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Oilseeds
Aug 7, 2025

Sesame seeds: rain-related crop damages

NEW DELHI/BEIJING. Heavy rains have created crop damages in India. China will active contracts signed for sesame seeds in Brazil. Imports are up in Japan and in Turkey.
Nuts
Aug 7, 2025

Almonds: anger over Trump’s tariffs

SACRAMENTO/MADRID. EU buyers are seizing the day to purchase US almonds. Anger over the EU-US tariff deal prevails in Spain. Yet, the country holds quite good competitive advantages.
Oilseeds
Aug 6, 2025

Sunflower seeds: record crop in Kazakhstan

KYIV/ASTANA. Farmers in Southern Ukraine are hoping for more rain. Traders report new prices for sunflower seeds in Bulgaria. Kazakhstan is expecting a record production of 1.7 million mt.
Dried Fruit
Aug 6, 2025

Prunes: exports exceed USD 100 million

SANTIAGO. China is the leading export destination by far for Chilean prunes. Mexico is the most important trading partner in America and Poland in Europe. The USA have the highest return rate.
Oilseeds
Aug 6, 2025

Flaxseed: revised estimates

OTTAWA. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has revised the estimates for this year's flaxseed crop. Prices have shifted in Eastern Europe.
Nuts
Aug 5, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: new US tariffs

MANILA. Dessciated coconuts are maintaining a solid level in the international market. Coconut oil is trading at a historical high. Trump has issued new import tariffs for Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Nuts
Aug 5, 2025

Pistachios: devastating drought

ISTANBUL. With the new season about to start the devasting impact of the drought experienced in Anatolia is becoming apparent for pistachios. Suppliers are demanding irrational prices for baklava pistachios. Demand will pick up very soon.
Dried Fruit
Aug 5, 2025

Dried figs: price a matter of debate

AYDIN. With the harvesting of fresh figs underway the quality is said to be good. The Tariş purchasing price is a matter of debate. Exports are unable to catch up.
Dried Fruit
Aug 5, 2025

Sultanas: harvesting underway

MANISA. Growers have started harvesting early grapes and the cutting of sultana grapes is underway. TARİŞ decided not to announce a purchasing price at the start of the month. The Exporters’ Association is upbeat about 2025.
Dried Fruit
Aug 5, 2025

Dried apricots: Malatya to reduce economic dependence

MALATYA. With trading largely subued August is expected to be a dead month. Exports are still up and running. Malatya is seeking ways to reduce its high economic dependence on apricots.
Pulses
Aug 4, 2025

Chickpeas: low supply and global support

NEW DELHI. Bullish sentiments prevail for chickpeas in India. No new crop is in sight. Stockists should profit.
Nuts
Aug 4, 2025

Pecans: close-knit EU-US trade

FORTWORTH/BRUSSELS. Europe is the most important trading partner for the US pecan industry. The damages caused by Hurricane Helene may not be as bad as expected. EU importers also heavily rely on US supplies.
Nuts
Aug 4, 2025

Peanuts: farmers return seeds

NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS. In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh sowing has declined sharply for peanuts. Farmers are returning their seeds. Argentina is the most important supplier by far for the EU.
AUDITOR Issues
Aug 1, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 27/2025

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Grains
Aug 1, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: new tariffs shift dynamics

BRUSSELS. France is hoping for an export boost for wheat. The impact of the US-EU trade deal and of Trump’s recent tariffs is not quite clear for corn. Fear is that China will turn to Argentina for soy. Canada loses canola market shares in China.
Spices
Aug 1, 2025

Spice market update: rain delays chilli sowing

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper, turmeric and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Dried Fruit
Jul 31, 2025

Prunes: US production significantly lower than expected

SACRAMENTO/SANTIAGO. The California Prune Board has significantly revised downwards its official estimate for US prune production in 2025. Chilean exporters are pleased with strong demand from Europe.
Oilseeds
Jul 31, 2025

Sesame seeds: slight increase in cultivation

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. By the end of July, Indian sesame farmers had sown around 4% more land than last year. This is partly due to subsidies in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, India recorded a significant increase in exports in the first half of 2025.
Dairy Products
Jul 31, 2025

Butter: more clarity on US tariffs required

KEMPTEN/BRUSSELS. Last minute negotiations are underway in Germany for table butter. EU butter prices have only shown a moderate downturn so far. EU butter exporters require more clarity on the deal made with Trump.
Oilseeds
Jul 30, 2025

Sunflower seeds: EU lowers crop forecasts for Romania and Bulgaria

SOFIA/DALIAN. The European Commission has again lowered its crop forecast for the EU sunflower seed production in 2025 in its July report. Meanwhile, EU imports rose by almost 13% in the first four weeks of the 2025/2026 season.
Grains
Jul 30, 2025

Millet: EU increases imports from Ukraine by 33%

KYIV/DALIAN. EU countries increased their millet imports by almost 15% in July 2025. Higher shipments from Ukraine were the main reason for this. The Chinese market shows little movement.
Fruit and Vegetables
Jul 30, 2025

Dried beans: prices can vary significantly

BEIJING. Prices on the market for black kidney beans appear somewhat chaotic, with significant price differences depending on the supplier. Meanwhile, prices have risen on the markets for mung beans and adzuki beans.
Nuts
Jul 30, 2025

Nuts: surge in EU spending

BRUSSELS. High prices and Trump’s trade deals have been dominating headlines in recent weeks. Question is in how far this impacts nuts. As EU import statistics for fresh and dried nuts in the first half of 2025 show the answer is clear. EU spending has gone up and the USA are the most important trading partner by far.
Nuts
Jul 30, 2025

Hazelnuts: unease over new crop forecast

ORDU. In Turkey, the latest 2025 crop forecast for hazelnuts issued by the Exporters Union has sparked fierce criticism. Speculations prevail as to the TMO base price and Ferrero’s next moves. Expectation is that the market will turn more active.
Grains
Jul 29, 2025

Buckwheat: sufficient crop expected in Ukraine

KYIV/DALIAN. The Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture is confident about the new crop. Meanwhile, EU countries have halved their imports in July 2025.
Dried Fruit
Jul 29, 2025

Dried figs: fruits make a good impression

AYDIN. Despite the extreme heat, market players are satisfied with the development of the figs so far. However, such temperature peaks must not become frequent. Official yield estimates are expected to be available in a few weeks.
Dried Fruit
Jul 29, 2025

Dried apricots: at least exports are running

MALATYA. After the disastrous crop year of 2025, in which more than 98% of apricots in Malatya were destroyed by night frosts, exporters are not giving up hope. Although trade has come to a standstill, exports are continuing and generating good sales.
Dried Fruit
Jul 29, 2025

Sultanas: lack of financing options

MANISA. Sultana production is set to begin in Turkey in a few weeks. Tariş is also expected to announce its base price for the coming season shortly. Market players expect an increase in commodity prices.
Nuts
Jul 29, 2025

Cashews: West African exports well advanced

OUAGADOUGOU/WASHINGTON, D.C. A large proportion of West Africa's exportable cashew production has already been shipped to its destination countries, leaving only small quantities available in some producing countries. In the USA, demand also depends on developments in customs duties.
Pulses
Jul 28, 2025

Chickpeas: price increases expected

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Strong demand and shrinking stocks mean that chickpea prices on the Indian market are likely to rise soon. The acreage in Canada is larger than last year.
Alerts and Regulations
Jul 28, 2025

Trump tariffs: EU strikes a deal

BRUSSELS. US President Donald Trump clearly is the winner of the deal struck with the EU. Responses are mixed in Germany. Recent figures show how important the US is for EU agri-food trade.
Nuts
Jul 28, 2025

Peanuts: larger acreage in the USA

NEW DELHI/ATLANTA. NAFED sales continue to exert pressure on the Indian peanut market and prices. In the USA, the outlook for the coming crop is good so far.
AUDITOR Issues
Jul 25, 2025

The AUDITOR Issue 26/2025

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Grains
Jul 25, 2025

Grains and oilseeds: trade deals with impact

BRUSSELS. Excessive rains in Europe pose a risk for wheat. The US trade deal with Japan should boost US corn and soybean exports. Competition is turning fierce for Canada’s canola suppliers.
Spices
Jul 25, 2025

Spice market update: cumin traders hope for trade agreement with the USA

GUJARAT. Weekly monitoring with the latest market information from India on cumin, coriander and chilli, black pepper, turmeric and cardamom as well as a price list for more than 70 products.
Oilseeds
Jul 24, 2025

Flaxseed: EU imports down by 26% in July

ASTANA/OTTAWA. Larger acreages in the main producing countries is already easing pressure on flaxseed prices. Golden flaxseed remains in short supply for the time being.
Oilseeds
Jul 24, 2025

Sesame seeds: good yield prospects in Pakistan

NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. Unlike in June, South Korea purchased the full quantity issued in the current tender. However, this had no effect on prices in the Indian sesame seed market.
Nuts
Jul 24, 2025

Hazelnuts: high degree of irritation

ORDU. Heated debates persist over the estimates issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. Next week’s Exporters Union’s forecast is to bring more clarity on this year’s crop size for hazelnuts. Expectation is also that the base price will cause some headache.
Oilseeds
Jul 24, 2025

Blue poppy seeds: differing views

OLOMOUC. Heavy rainfall and storms are causing concern for Czech poppy seed traders. The unfavourable weather conditions could have a negative impact on yields.
Oilseeds
Jul 23, 2025

Sunflower seeds: yield losses almost inevitable

SOFIA/KYIV. Although the outlook was initially good, persistent drought and high temperatures in recent weeks mean that yields in some growing regions are likely to be lower.
Nuts
Jul 23, 2025

Macadamias: South African suppliers look for alternatives

CAPE TOWN/NAIROBI. The threat of US tariffs on South African macadamias is causing suppliers there to focus more on the Chinese market. Kenya is tightening its regulations for raw macadamias, and EU buyers are investing significantly more.
Nuts
Jul 23, 2025

Pistachios: only limited impact on exports

TEHRAN. Exports have been strong for Iranian pistachios this season so far. The conflict with Israel and the US has only had a limited impact on shipments. A severe heatwave is currently gripping the country.
Nuts
Jul 22, 2025

Almonds: rapid export pace

CANBERRA. Australia's almond exports are well on their way to setting a new record, with the only apparent limit being the potential availability. Suppliers are not lacking in demand.
Nuts
Jul 22, 2025

Desiccated coconuts: pests threaten crop

MANILA. A renewed outbreak of coconut scale insects could lead to lower yields in the Philippines. Prices for desiccated coconuts remain high, and coconut oil also continues to perform strongly.
Dried Fruit
Jul 22, 2025

Dried figs: Turkey loses export share

AYDIN. Due to quality issues, dried fig shipments from Turkey to the EU have dropped significantly. The industry is working hard to meet the requirements. Extreme heat could cause problems for fig trees.