Prices for snacking-grade South Africa-origin kernels edged higher in the global macadamia market during the week ending on Friday due to tighter availability as more processors gravitated back toward the nut inshell (NIS) market.
Smaller-size Chile-origin Chandler inshell prices fell in the global walnut market during the week ending on Thursday as Indian customers continued to hold back on purchasing, and handlers in Chile sold to other more price-sensitive markets.
Prices fell for a third consecutive session in the global almond market during the week ending on Tuesday as selling interest grew.
Demand from China lifted nut inshell (NIS) prices in the global macadamia market to crop year-to-date (YTD) highs during the week ending on Friday.
The Stratamarkets U.S. Walnut Index registered its largest drop in months during the week ending on Thursday due to thin demand for U.S.-origin walnuts.
Prices ticked lower in the global almond market during the week ending on Tuesday as buyers hesitated, awaiting the possibility of further declines.
A shrinking supply of unsold halves in the global pecan market lifted prices for those items during the week ending on Monday, as prices for pieces fell.
Prices of South Africa-origin kernels edged lower in the global macadamia market during the week ending on Friday as selling interest from South Africa increased.
Prices for most Chile-origin inshell items declined in the global walnut market during the week ending on Thursday, as sellers completed more trades with price-sensitive markets.
The Stratamarkets Almond Index (SA Index) fell for the first time in months in the global almond market during the week ending on Tuesday ahead of reports showing steady shipments, weak sales, and a larger California crop.
