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Pumpkin seeds: speculators under pressure

July 9, 2024 at 4:06 PM , Der AUDITOR
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DALIAN. Speculators, who hold a large part of the remaining supplies, are trying to drive prices up further. As the new crop is imminent and is expected to be very good, they are under severe time pressure.

Perfect conditions for the new crop

Commodity prices on the Chinese shine skin market have risen slightly in recent days. The remaining stocks are now exclusively in the hands of a few large speculators who intend to control the market and further increase the price. Suppliers are only covering their contracts with their supplies and export prices show no change compared to last week. However, speculators are coming under increasing pressure as the new crop is imminent and conditions are almost perfect, so good yields and high quality are expected. Prices will then

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