Seeds Market Update

Pumpkin

Prices continue to increase in China due to dwindling stocks and steady demand – with still about 6 months before new crop will be shipped,advise taking cover  rather than waiting.

Sunflower 

Markets  fairly stable  both in China  and Bulgaria

Steady demand  for both Bakery and Confectionery grades – don’t see any  major changes until September/October when new crops will become available

Hulled sesame

Market in India has eased a bit due to a lull in demand recently.

They are expecting their small Summer crop in May. Advise people to take cover upto October 2015 when the main crop will be harvested.

Linseeds

Both Brown and Yellow available from either Europe or Canada

Prices  are steady / firm due to  demand

Poppy

Market steady with reasonable supply from all origins

For all enquires please contact out Seeds / Pulses trader Hugh Walter (hugh@chelmerfoods.com) or your usual account manager.