Pumpkin seeds: low supplies keep prices stable

November 21, 2023 at 11:50 AM , Der AUDITOR
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DALIAN. Although demand remains weak, prices on the Chinese pumpkin seed market are managing to maintain their level. This is mainly due to the low supply, especially on the GWS and organic markets.

Exchange rate fluctuations and few goods

As reported by Chinese market players, the already weak demand on the pumpkin seed market has continued to decline. The domestic market in particular is currently in the low season, and only exchange rate fluctuations are ensuring that prices remain stable and have even risen slightly compared to last week.

As expected, a large part of this year's crop is already in the hands of speculators on the shine skin market, with only around 10-20% still controlled by farmers. However, speculators are reluctant to release thei

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