Cashews Market Report 03.04.24

SOUPARNIKA has a limited quantity of SW320 available in May and June, but it is very good quality. There is no news from the Kollam local market as many factories are closed. The Delhi market is also very quiet with cash flow, and vehicular movement restrictions are not helping with this issue. SOUPARNIKA are seeing […]

Published: 3rd April 2024

Almond Crop Progress Report 03.04.24

Throughout the latter half of March, the Central Valley experienced mild temperatures and variable skies, fostering favourable conditions for the 2024 crop development. While temperatures remained normal to slightly above seasonal levels, occasional rainfall in the final week of the month contributed to overall good conditions. Rainfall was particularly significant in the northern San Joaquin […]

Published: 3rd April 2024

Vine Fruits and Tree Fruits Market Report 02.04.24

Sultanas and Natural Thompson Seedless Raisins Raw Material Quantity As there was no official field study by the group of experts in the vineyards during pre-season and no official announcement for the estimated volume for the 2023 crop, it should be noted that 220,000MT is only an industry estimate. Despite the lack of intention to […]

Published: 2nd April 2024

Vine and Tree Fruit Crop Report 28.03.24

Vine Fruit Almost 70,000MT of the projected 85,000-90,000MT of the South African dried vine fruit crop has been delivered. The quality is very good and drying conditions with one or two exceptions due to rain are also extremely favourable for producing top-quality dried fruit. The latest indications are that 45,000MT of the production will be […]

Published: 28th March 2024

Seeds Market Outlook 25.03.24

Mundus Agri reported: Heated debates over import tariffs on grains and oilseeds from Russia and Belarus into the EU are underway. The EU would also like to limit duty-free imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, wheat and barely are, however, not on the list. Brussel's proposed "emergency brake" would limit import volumes to the averages […]

Published: 25th March 2024

Desiccated Coconut Market Update 21.03.24

Over the past few weeks, it's become evident that the market is under significant strain, growing increasingly complex with each passing week. Indonesia, in particular, is grappling with substantial challenges. The effects of a drought six months ago are still being keenly felt, resulting in poor nut availability. Consequently, most factories are operating at only […]

Published: 21st March 2024

Malatya Apricots Weather Update 20.03.24

There's been some concern among apricot farmers about the upcoming weather in Malatya this weekend. With temperatures dropping towards the end of the week and snow being predicted in areas surrounding Malatya, the worry is that a deep frost could affect the crop. This is more of an issue now because some of the low-lying […]

Published: 20th March 2024

Almond Crop Progress Report and Market Update 19.03.24

The almond bloom concluded with mostly positive reports despite occasional rain and strong winds. Overall, bloom conditions were favourable and bee flight hours were sufficient, setting a positive tone for the start of the 2024 crop. The focus is now on post-bloom activities and pest management. The market will continue to monitor crop development through […]

Published: 19th March 2024

International Trade News Update 18.03.24

The Red Sea The latest attack occurred when the crew of a UK-registered cargo ship abandoned the vessel after a missile hit it. No injuries were reported. Legal consequences regarding the rights carriers can claim in war-risk circumstances are also emerging. Many carriers have turned to more force to terminate or modify contracts. In contrast, […]

Published: 18th March 2024

California Almonds Market Update 13.03.24

In February, California almond handlers shipped over 221 million pounds, marking a decline of 10% compared to the previous year. This drop was primarily driven by a 13.8% decrease in export markets. However, domestic shipments experienced a slight increase of 2.3%. During the same period, handlers secured contracts for 214 million pounds of almonds. Although […]

Published: 13th March 2024