Price: €11.00
Member Price: €0.00

Almonds: prices continue to slump

November 10, 2021 at 7:19 AM , Der AUDITOR
Play report as audio

MADRID/SACRAMENTO. Logistics still present a challenge and the lack of empty containers is a particular cause of consternation. The spot market prices for almonds continue to lose ground in Europe.

Lack of empty containers

There is little sign of improvement in logistics at present. Several containers are waiting to be unloaded in southern California, which is also delaying almond exports. Almonds are, in fact, the most important export product in California. In 2019 they accounted for nearly one quarter of the export value of USD 22 billion. 

As local media report the pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge for suppliers in California. Shipments require more long-term planning and customers need to be prepared to wait longer. This situation

View related articles

Go to the News Overview
Nuts
Jun 12, 2025
ORDU. Not only is the TMO expected to jump into action very soon, but crop estimates might also be revised with frost not being the only decisive factor.
Nuts
Jun 11, 2025
DALIAN/SANTIAGO. Suppliers in China have issued a first assessment for the 2025 crop. Chile’s exports are finally gaining traction for walnuts.
Nuts
Jun 10, 2025
NEW DELHI. As the Indian government is gradually releasing its old crop stocks for sale at favourable prices, the pressure on peanut prices is not abating. The market for peanut oil, however, is quite active.
Nuts
Jun 10, 2025
MOMBASA/BEIJING. Authorities have cracked down on smugglers in Kenya. For suppliers in China the export ban for macadamias is a serious problem. Trump’s tariffs have so far failed to shake the industry.