South Africa-origin kernel prices edged lower in the global macadamia market during the week ending Friday in thin trade. Prices for snacking styles were supported by limited supply, while ingredient styles softened under pressure from Kenya.
Assessed prices for kernel and inshell items that will ship from the next U.S. crop remained steady in the global walnut market during the week ending on Thursday as new crop trade activity increased.
Cashew kernel prices firmed for the first time in four sessions in the global cashew market during the week ending Wednesday as tentative demand resurfaced in Europe and the U.S. with the holiday season winding down, though liquidity remained thin.
Buying from the Middle East helped extend a rally in the global almond market during the week ending Tuesday, with prices strengthening for the third consecutive week and resulting in the strongest start to a crop year on record.
Assessed halves prices climbed to new highs in the global pecan market during the week ending Monday, widening their price differentials to Fancy Lge Pcs.
Prices for Australia-origin kernels firmed in the global macadamia market during the week ending Friday on limited availability, while South Africa-origin Style 4L traded lower.
Prices for Chile-origin kernel and inshell items plunged in the global walnut market during the week ending Thursday as handlers moved to sell remaining stock ahead of lower-priced shipments from China’s next crop.
Kernel prices stayed rangebound in the global cashew market during the week ending on Wednesday as weak U.S. demand was offset by firmer interest elsewhere.
Prices jumped in the global almond market during the week ending Tuesday as demand for California’s 2025 crop strengthened, putting prices within reach of levels seen before last month’s record fall.
Kernel prices moved in mixed directions in the global pecan market during the week ending Monday as demand for halves emerged from the Middle East.
