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Dairy Products

Sep 12, 2019

Butter: Surge in EU exports

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. Retailers in Germany are anything but satisfied with the current sales figures for table butter and the market for bulk butter remains difficult. In the EU the butter prices have changed direction and the US offers high potential for the exporters in the EU.

Oilseeds

Sep 12, 2019

Sunflower seeds: Hullers require more seeds

SOFIA. In Bulgaria, the processing of the new crop has started nearly two weeks ago. The hullers report that the kernels are about 10% smaller in size than last year and that the oil content is higher.

Oilseeds

Sep 11, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: No trace of uniform prices

CHRUDIM/ANKARA. Market players are wondering about the difference in prices on offer in the Czech Republic. Traders are, however,reckoning with cosniderable price reductions.

Nuts

Sep 11, 2019

Walnuts: Potential supply squeeze in the US

SACRAMENTO/KIEV. According to California Walnuts, US exports rose by around 9% in 2018/2019. Chile has also recored a hike in exports and the market in Europe is eagerly waiting for the new crop to arive.

Nuts

Sep 11, 2019

Almonds: US supplies decline by 4%

SACRAMENTO. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has issued the first position report for the new season.

Dried Fruit

Sep 10, 2019

Dried figs: Farmers demand prices of TRY 25 per kg

AYDIN. The dried fig producers in Turkey expect farmgate prices to range at TRY 25 per kg. Market players, however, reckon that...

Dried Fruit

Sep 10, 2019

Dried apricots: Limited supplies of organic and of unsulphured fruits

MALATYA. While there are plenty of dried sulphured apricots, there is a shortage of unsulphured and of organic fruits in Turkey this year.

Dried Fruit

Sep 10, 2019

Sultanas: Exporters demand lower prices

MANISA. The dried fruit traders in Turkey have doubts that the export prices will be competitive if farmgate prices remain at TRY 10 per kg or higher.

Nuts

Sep 10, 2019

Almonds: Valencia prices decline by EUR 0.20 per kg

MADRID. New crop arrivals are pressurising the market in Spain. At the local spot markets...

Nuts

Sep 9, 2019

Desiccated coconuts: Exports from the Philippines rise by more than 50%

MANILA/JAKARTA. In the first four months of the year, the export volume of desiccated coconuts rose by more than half.

Dried Fruit

Sep 9, 2019

Cranberries: Delays and production estimates

MADISON. In contrast to the last few years, the entire US production may be marketed again this year. The prospects for dry fruit prodcution are very promising.

Nuts

Sep 9, 2019

Hazelnuts: Cooperation between the Fiskobirlik and the TMO

ORDU. Reports state that the TMO and Fiskobirlik have signed agreement, which permit the Fiskobirlik now to buy hazelnuts for the TMO.

Dried Fruit

Sep 6, 2019

Raisins: Cheap exports from Iran

TEHRAN. Raisins from Iran are around 30 % cheaper than in the global market. Last year, Iran exported 113,673 metric tonnes of raisins worth USD 152,94 million meaning that the average prices for one kg of rains ranged at USD 1.35 per kg. The world market average price ranges higher at USD 2.00 per kg.

Sugar

Sep 6, 2019

Sugar: Sugar beet processing starts in the Ukraine

KIEV. Although the first plants have started processing sugar beets, the production prospects are anythign but enouraging for this season.

Dairy Products

Sep 6, 2019

Butter: Unexpected developments in the EU

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. The current market situation in the EU has taken market players by surprise in Germany. Meanwhile, the EU Commission also records a shift in the international market.

Dried Fruit

Sep 6, 2019

Dates: Packaging industry demands exorbitant prices

TEHRAN. Although production is set to decline drastically this year, the exporters in Iran are nevertheless confident that they will see good turnovers. Trading is, however, not only rendered difficult by the sanctions imposed on Iran but also by the dramatic increases in the prices for cartons.

Dried Fruit

Sep 5, 2019

Dried fruits: TMO to start purchasing in Turkey next week

MANISA/AYDIN. Rain is causing concern in the fig-growing regions in Turkey. More rain has been forecasted for today and...

Oilseeds

Sep 5, 2019

Sesame seeds: New food trends spark recovery in demand in Europe

GUJARAT. Although the prospects for the new crop are highly encouraging and new health trends are boosting demand in Europe, the market situation spells disaster for the exporters in India. They are confronted with misguided prices and fierce competition from Africa.

Oilseeds

Sep 4, 2019

Mustard seeds: Ukraine witnesses nominal rise in yields

KIEV. Last year, the market witnessed the lowest yields on record in the Ukraine.

Nuts

Sep 4, 2019

Almonds: Harvest is in full swing in California

SACRAMENTO. All over California the almond farmers are now busy harvesting. Blue Diamond Almonds reckons that...

Oilseeds

Sep 4, 2019

Sunflower seeds: Small kernels and high demand

SOFIA. Market players are reckoning with a nominal increase in prodcution. The crop is, however, expected to mainly consist of smaller sunflower seeds.

Dried Fruit

Sep 4, 2019

Dried apricots: Prices are being adjusted only four weeks into the new season

MALATYA. In the first four weeks of the new season, exports from Turkey have declined by 14%. Dried figs are currently trading...

Dried Fruit

Sep 4, 2019

Dried figs: Early start to the season and good production estimates

AYDIN/TEHRAN. The export of dried figs should be able to start as 26 September. In addition, the current production estimates range higher than last year.

Oilseeds

Sep 3, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: New offers from the Czech Republic are finally available

CHRUDIM/ANKARA. Traders in the Czech Republic are now finally in a position to submit offers for the new crop. Prices, however, differ greatly.

Oilseeds

Sep 3, 2019

Oilseeds update: Drastic price rises

FRANKFURT. Monitoring of the oilseed sector with day-to-day price comparisons.

Nuts

Sep 3, 2019

Peanuts: Satisfactory prospects in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES/PEKING. After a rather quiet summer, demand is now expected to revive over the next few weeks. Market players, however, reckon that...

Dried Fruit

Sep 3, 2019

Update on sultanas: Tariş and TMO are to buy soon

IZMIR. The Turkish Minister of Agriculture has now officially opened the new season at the Izmir Commodity Exchange. In the course of which he also announced...

Nuts

Sep 3, 2019

Almonds: Larguetas are still to arrive

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Suppliers in Spain have started shipping the new crop, which has an impact on prices. Trading activities have, in addition, resumed in Reus. The market is anticipating the arrival of the new crop from the US.

Dried Fruit

Sep 2, 2019

Sultanas: Mainly light-coloured dried fruits to be produced

MANISA. Analysts state that the exports of table grapes from Turkey have declined this year. In two Turkish provinces the farmers have...

Fruit and Vegetables

Sep 2, 2019

Watermelons: Ukraine expects a revival in the export market

KIEV. After witnessing a significant decline in exports two years ago, market players in the Ukraine are confident that this year will bring a turning point.

Nuts

Sep 2, 2019

Hazelnuts: New crop adds pressure to market

ORDU. Since many farmers have already sold their hazelnuts, supply have risen sharply in Turkey.

Dairy Products

Aug 30, 2019

Butter: Prices in the EU cause irritation

FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS. While the sales are up for table butter in Germany, the negotiations in the market for bulk butter are not quite as easy. Trouble is that cheaper offers in Western and in Eastern Europe are causing irritation.

Oilseeds

Aug 30, 2019

Flaxseed: Difficult market situation in the Ukraine

KIEV. With the market having witnessed a steep decline in production and firece competition from Russia and Kazakhstan prospects are anything but encouraging for the Ukraine. The prices on offer may, however, provide some stimulation.

Oilseeds

Aug 29, 2019

Sesame seeds: Exporters in India intend to win 50% of the bids

NEW DELHI. The tender from South Korea will be issued towards the end of next week. Exporters in India have high hopes.

Oilseeds

Aug 29, 2019

Sunflower Seeds: Farmers concerned over decline in yields

SOFIA/KIEW. Harvesting is in full swing in Bulgaria. Yields are still falling short of expectations, caused by the lack of rain in August.

Nuts

Aug 29, 2019

Pistachios: Exporters in Iran call for improvements

TEHRAN. Although Iran has the largest acreage in the world, production varies greatly every year depending on the weather conditions. The competition between Iran and the US is fierce.

Nuts

Aug 29, 2019

Pecans: Germany increases imports by 18%

AUSTIN/MEXICO CITY. Production in Mexico is set to decline by 10-15% over last year. High carry-over stocks should, however, provide some compensation for supplies.

Spices

Aug 29, 2019

Saffron: Illegal smuggling activities become more popular

TEHRAN. In Iran, last year’s production ranged at 400 metric tonnes, of which 279 metric tonnes were exported and 30 metric tonnes were consumed. Now market players are concerned that it will be difficult to sell the remaining 90 metric tonnes.

Dried Fruit

Aug 28, 2019

Raisins: Competitive market is a challenge

MANISA/TEHRAN. Production is in full swing in Turkey and last weekend’s high temperatures ranging above 45°C are benefitting drying. Financial transactions are, however, proving difficult for traders in Iran.

Dried Fruit

Aug 28, 2019

Dried figs: Price development takes market by surprise

AYDIN/TEHRAN. In Turkey, the export season is expected to start at the end of September. Meanwhile, the current price development in Iran has taken the market by surprise.

Dried Fruit

Aug 28, 2019

Dates: Exports from Iran rise by 20%

TEHRAN. With yields ranging at 7.23 metric tonnes per hectare, Iran has the potential of producing the highest quality dates. With last year’s production ranging at 1.59 million metric tonnes the country currently ranks second after Egypt in the global market. While exports rose by as much as 20% last, the current season has started with setbacks.

Oilseeds

Aug 26, 2019

Mustard seeds: Prices are higher than expected in Canada

OTTAWA/MOSCOW. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has recently issued the August report. Estimates have been revised for 2018/2019 and for 2019/2020.

Nuts

Aug 26, 2019

Cashews: Additional purchases to compensate for rise in exports

HANOI/NEW DELHI. The Tan Long Group from Vietnam intends to buy 176,000 metric tonnes of RCN from Tanzania. In view of the rising export figures for cashew kernels from Vietnam, these volumes are most certainly required..

Nuts

Aug 26, 2019

Hazelnuts: Attracitve offers from the competition

ORDU. In the past weeks, Turkish hazelnut traders and processors received the first deliveries of raw hazelnuts from the new crop. For sales to the TMO registrations have already been made.

Dried Fruit

Aug 23, 2019

Sultanas: New production estimates in Turkey

MANISA. Over the last few weeks there have been speculations over the possibility that the TMO will conduct purchases. Official production estimates have now been issued.

Oilseeds

Aug 23, 2019

Blue poppy seeds: No offers in the Czech Republic

CHRUDIM/ISTANBUL. The situation in the blue poppy seed market is tense. Buyers are searching for offers in vain. Although offers are...

Oilseeds

Aug 22, 2019

Sunflower seeds: First new crop arrivals

SOFIA. As suppliers in Bulgaria have announced, the first arrivals from the new crop are already available for shipment.

Oilseeds

Aug 22, 2019

Sesame seeds: Attractive prices promote production

NEW DELHI. Sesame seeds have been trading on levels not seen since 2015 over the last ten months and the attractive prices have now prompted an upsurge in production in India.

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