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Hazelnuts: frost is not the only issue

May 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM , Der AUDITOR
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ORDU. With exact estimates on the full extent of the frost damages still to be issued the market is in high suspense for hazelnuts. Yet, frost is not the only price driver.

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While the Black Sea Exporters Association was confident that this year’s crop would exceed 760,000 mt in March, the picture has now completely changed after the shrubs were exposed to snow and sub-zero temperatures. Waiting for the exact extent of the frost damages to be assessed the market is in full suspense. Initial estimates indicate that 100,000-150,000 mt may be lost and some pessimistic industry estimates even range as low as 550,000 mt. Final assessments should be available in time for International Nut and Dried Council Congress, which star

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