The early-season arrival of Hapus (Alphonso) mangoes in Pune’s key Gultekdi market signals a challenging start for both traders and consumers this year. Supply is currently trickling in—about 30 boxes […]
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Macadamia at a Crossroads: Can South Africa Keep Processing Local?
After more than a decade of rapid expansion, South Africa’s macadamia industry is entering an era marked by deep structural shifts and intensified strategic decision-making. Formerly turbo-charged by strong prices […]
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Philippine Onion Market in Focus: Import Suspensions, Price Trends, and Market Outlook
The onion market in the Philippines is in a critical juncture as the Department of Agriculture (DA) has suspended the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances for red onions, […]
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India’s Lentil Imports Surge as Brazil Expands Role: Market Outlook 2026
India’s lentil market is at a critical juncture, shaped by rising imports and domestic production challenges in the urad (black matpe) segment, which remains a bellwether for broader pulse trends. […]
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Indian Basmati Rice Secures Key US Deal: Premium Export Momentum & Market Impact
The Indian rice export sector just marked a significant milestone with an IREF member securing a 5,000-ton premium Basmati export deal to the United States. This not only strengthens India’s […]
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Cashew Market 2026: Africa’s Crop Surge, Vietnam’s Export Record, and Margin Challenges
The global cashew market is navigating a phase of cautious recovery, with fundamentals aligned for a year of improved trade and supply chain stability. Output is expanding in both African […]
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Kazakhstan’s Rapeseed Oil Exports in Crisis: China Dispute Shakes Supply Chains
Kazakhstan’s rapeseed oil sector is navigating unprecedented turmoil as a critical export channel to China faces closure. The sudden return of multiple rapeseed oil shipments, blacklisting of key oil mills, […]
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Guar Seeds Hold Firm Amid Renewed Buying: Price Outlook & Market Drivers
During the past week, the Guar seeds market has shown remarkable firmness, driven by a resurgence in demand from both stockists and processors. In Jodhpur, a principal trading center, prices […]
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Poppy Seed Market: Prices Stabilise After Recent Gains—Will the Calm Hold?
The poppy seed market is entering a period of stabilization following a recent surge in wholesale prices by approximately USD 0.60 per kg. This rise has brought trading rates to […]
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Ukraine’s Pea Exporters Face Tightening Markets Amid Indian Tariffs & Russian Rivalry
Ukraine’s pea export sector is at a strategic crossroads. This season, geopolitical and trade policy changes have dramatically contracted key export markets, putting Ukrainian exporters under pronounced pressure. The reimposition […]
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