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As we step into 2025, the coconut market remains under pressure due to severe raw material shortages driven by adverse weather conditions. The lingering effects of the La Niña weather phenomenon—including heavy rains, floods, and typhoons—have significantly disrupted coconut production in key regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. These challenges are […]
As anticipated for an "off-year’’, The 2024/25 US pistachio crop has come in lower than last year at 503,809 tons (1.109 million pounds), a 26% decline from the 2023/24 crop of 677,866 tons (1.493 million pounds). This lower yield, coupled with low carryover stocks of only <200 million pounds, has led to a tight supply […]
The lentil market is heavily influenced by Canada, the world’s largest exporter, and India’s demand for Canadian lentils. Following a strong Canadian harvest, the market softened but has since stabilised over the past three months. France After three challenging years, France experienced a decent harvest, with yields estimated at approximately 2 tons per hectare, translating […]
The raw material prices of apricots are currently on an upward trajectory, driven by increased demand from growers and traders who still hold stocks, particularly in light of Ramadan. This period of heightened demand typically signals the start of a bloom season. However, the apricot industry remains vulnerable to frost, a recurring issue that has […]
While the market for large-size chickpeas remains under pressure due to limited supply, the overall supply situation this year is robust. As a result, prices are generally favourable for buyers at the start of 2025. France The chickpea harvest in France has concluded, albeit delayed by erratic weather conditions in 2024. Although this year's quality […]
The current market for Philippine Banana Chips is experiencing a unique dynamic. While the cost of coconut oil, a key ingredient, remains significantly high with no immediate signs of relief, this inflationary pressure is currently being offset by the lower price of green bananas. This temporary price advantage stems from the seasonal absence of the […]
The hazelnut market began the week with a sharp uptick in prices, signalling a significant shift in market dynamics. This surge has been primarily driven by elevated pricing from key suppliers to Ferrero, one of the largest buyers in the sector. These increased rates are closely tied to the subpar quality of the current hazelnuts […]
As of the end of December, historical crop receipt levels average 98.2% based on 13 years of data. Last year, receipts reached 95% of the final crop size due to record-high harvest volumes. For this season, we estimate receipt levels are closer to the historical average, reflecting the smaller crop size. Based on these assumptions, […]
Early indications from South Africa suggest a promising crop, potentially around 10% higher than last year’s yield. However, exporters are proceeding cautiously with their offers, largely due to expectations of strong demand from China and ongoing price uncertainties. Carryover stock from 2024 is modest, though slightly higher than anticipated in the final quarter of last […]
Linseed as we all know is largely influenced by the oil market, and as such has recently taken an increase in price trend in line with this. Not much in the grand scheme of things has changed, although demand has been slow in recent months by comparison Year On Year. Also, it is now anticipated […]
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