
EU tariff hikes hit imports of Russian pine nuts, prices surge 30%
European pine nut importers are scrambling to secure alternative supplies after the EU imposed a 50% tariff on Russian agricultural products in July
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European pine nut importers are scrambling to secure alternative supplies after the EU imposed a 50% tariff on Russian agricultural products in July
Stocks of key crops still more than 25% below pre-pandemic levels and unlikely to normalize for years, according to a leading industry analyst
The state's 2025 processing tomato crop reached an estimated 11.75 million short tons, up from 11.1 million short tons last year
The shift, driven by new US tariffs of 50% on Brazilian goods and tax credit restrictions taking effect in 2026, threatens to disrupt billions of dollars in annual trade
US rough rice futures hit $10.72 per hundredweight as a major importer shields domestic farmers from glut
China imported 164,886 tonnes of wine in 2024, down 70% from 548,976 tonnes in 2017, trade data shows
India's milk production is forecast to grow just 2% annually through 2026, reaching 221.4 million tonnes
Global sugar prices have fallen to their lowest levels since 2021 as favorable weather restored production in Brazil and India
Production in the 2025/26 season is forecast at just 120,000 tonnes, down from last year's record 385,000 tonnes
Chilean walnut production is forecast to decline 1.3% to 150,500 tonnes in marketing year 2025/26
Extremely low concentrated apple juice inventories could provide unexpected price support for EU apple growers this season
The Crop Markets editorial team provides daily insights and analysis on agricultural commodities.
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