Many mango growers have seen reduced volumes as poor weather conditions continue to wreak havoc in some production countries, such as Italy, Spain and Egypt, driving up prices, whilst China has the opposite problem in some areas, with key varieties … Continue reading Agricultural commodity market: Overview global mango market
According to report by Reuters, China has allowed imports of barley powder for feed use from Kazakhstan, citing the customs office. China has increased purchases of grains including corn, sorghum and wheat to fill a domestic gap in corn supplies. … Continue reading Agric Commodity Trade: China allows imports of feed barley powder from Kazakhstan
As the season for pomegranates kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere, countries like the Netherlands and the UK will welcome the new harvest arriving from Egypt, Israel and Spain, and North America anticipates a good harvest in California. In South … Continue reading Agricultural commodity market: Overview global pomegranates market
The Kenyan government has announced that it will not ban fish imports from China due to a severe shortage facing the country. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said Kenya has insufficient stocks, with local fish fetching higher prices than imported … Continue reading Fish Shortage: Kenya will not ban fish imports from China
Peru’s 2021/22 blueberry season kicked off at the beginning of May (week 18) and is expected to continue until next April. Figures provided by the Peruvian Blueberry Growers’ Association (ProArándanos) indicate that Peru’s total blueberry export volume this season will reach 200,000 … Continue reading Peruvian blueberry exports to China forecast to grow 111% this season
Chinese farmers have greatly increased maize plantings this year at the expense of soya bean and other crops, including sorghum and edible beans. This was in an attempt to cash in on record prices fueled by strong demand. It was … Continue reading Farmers in China planting more maize than other crops
Like the rest of the global agricultural sector, the table grape industry has had to face a variety of challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic this past year, including soaring freight costs, labour shortfalls, worldwide shipping delays and refrigerated container … Continue reading Global table grape exports expected to hit record high in 2020/21 season
USDA’s first forecast for 2021/22 shows record global supply driving use higher as recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Global cotton consumption is expected to grow 3.5 percent to almost 122 million bales, higher than the pre-pandemic 2018/19 level. However, … Continue reading Global cotton consumption is expected to grow 3.5% to 122 million bales
Ghanaian business mogul, Sir Sam Jonah, has described news about China producing its own cocoa as terrible news to Ghana. The Asian country is reported to have exported to Belgium its first batch of cocoa beans weighing 500 kg worth about $3,600. In an article, … Continue reading After destroying Ghana’s cocoa with galamsey, China now produces its own cocoa – Sam Jonah
As Taiwan launches a new campaign to promote its pineapples after China suspended imports of the self-ruled island’s fruit in an apparent attempt to squeeze its economy, Japan has ordered a record number of Taiwanese pineapples. “Japan is among the … Continue reading Taiwanese pineapple sales surge in Japan amidst China’s Taiwan import ban
While global investors worry whether they are well positioned for the return of inflation, the Chinese aren’t concerned. They believe recent experience has identified the kinds of stocks that will be heavy hedges against surges in the cost of living. … Continue reading Why the Chinese love big food even more than big tech
According to EastFruit analysts, in the first two months of 2021, China increased fruit imports by 34% over the same period in 2020 to a record $3.2 billion. Thus, in just two years, fruit imports to China in January-February grew … Continue reading Fruit imports to China breaking records in early 2021. What’s trending?
The grapefruit market is currently in a transition between the northern and southern hemispheres. The Spanish season is coming to an end, as are the Turkish and Israeli campaigns. The demand has been good in many European countries, but many … Continue reading Agric commodity market: Overview of global grapefruit market
China is the largest food consumer and importer with an inexhaustible domestic market. Uzbekistan has already introduced 14 types of fruit and vegetable products to the Chinese market. In the coming years, it plans to obtain permits for the exports … Continue reading Uzbekistan expands range of fruit and vegetable exports to China
After a year of high demand for oranges, fueled by the coronavirus, 2021 has started with slightly less positive market conditions. Prices are under pressure due to the high volumes on the market. Besides Spanish, there are also Turkish, Egyptian … Continue reading Agric commodity market: Overview of global orange market
Pure, golden honey spread on hot buttered toast, spooned over fresh yoghurt or drizzled on a pancake — these are among life’s great culinary delights. As Winnie-the-Pooh sang in Disney’s 2011 film: ‘Oh what a sight, oh what a dream, … Continue reading Your honey messed? How the Chinese factories are now producing more honey than the world’s bees
Diego Twahirwa, a chilli farmer in Rwanda, has been exporting his produce to China since 2019. Although he exports to some European capitals as well, he views China as the steadiest market and he has a growing clientele there. “The … Continue reading Rwandan farmers take advantage of Chinese opportunities
The word “Soy” itself originated as a corruption of the Chinese or Japanese names for soy sauce; yet, soybeans were a crucial crop in East Asia long before written records began. Soybean first arrived in Africa, via Egypt, from China … Continue reading Economic opportunities in the trade of soya
From food to clothing and cosmetics, this Spring Festival, high-quality products from all over the world are being added to Chinese consumers’ shopping lists. Consumption during the holiday has driven the growth of imports from many countries. The fruit business … Continue reading Chinese New Year driving demand for imported fruits
The situation in the global mango market is relatively calm at the moment. The supply is limited, but so is the demand in many countries. This is resulting in a market with “low, but reasonable prices,” as most traders describe … Continue reading Agricultural commodity market: Overview global mango market
