Australia's 2026 macadamia crop forecast has been revised down to 56,888 tonnes, but production is still expected to be significantly higher than last year. Discover what the updated forecast means for macadamia supply, harvest conditions, and market outlook.

Turkey's hazelnut market is entering a critical period as the 2026 harvest approaches. Discover the latest updates on crop forecasts, TMO pricing, export demand, Ferrero's continued sourcing from Turkey, EU regulations, and why global hazelnut prices are expected to remain firm in the months ahead.

Pistachios in the Crossfire: War, Weather and a Fragile Ceasefire. CCI APAC Singapore supplies both shelled kernels and in-shell pistachio nuts, as per customer specs.

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Pistachios The global pistachio market is expected to face a much tighter supply situation during the 2026-2027 season, with worldwide production forecast to drop to approximately 700,000 metric tonnes. This would represent a sharp 36% decline from the previous season and mark one of the weakest global crops seen in recent years. The anticipated slowdown is mainly linked to significantly lower harvest in both the United States and Iran. Both countries are entering weaker off-

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The global macadamia industry is heading into 2026 with a mix of optimism and caution. While Australia is forecasting a strong recovery after a difficult season, South Africa is navigating global trade uncertainty and strong RAND currency pressures. Together, these two powerhouse producers are shaping the outlook for the international macadamia market. Australia: A Strong Comeback in 2026 Australia, the birthplace of the commercial macadamia industry, is forecasting a signif

China’s Rise, Kenya’s Quality Reset, and What It Means for Global Trade The global macadamia market is entering a new phase. Supply is expanding rapidly, demand remains resilient but price-sensitive, and quality, certification, and origin are becoming decisive factors in trade negotiations. Recent developments in China, Kenya, and Europe highlight how the competitive landscape is shifting for growers, exporters, and traders. China: From Importer to Power Producer China has qu

For decades, the global cocoa story has centered on West Africa. Ivory Coast and Ghana, responsible for roughly 60% of the world’s supply, have dominated the conversation around chocolate’s most essential ingredient. But markets evolve, climates shift, and as the old commodities adage goes: the cure for high prices is high prices. And over the past two years, cocoa prices have soared high enough to trigger dramatic change. A Global Cocoa Crunch Creates Opportunity Beginning i

And Why Select Harvests Limited (SHV) and Olam Australia (Olam Orchards Australia Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 442 532) Are Poised to Lead It. Australia’s almond industry is entering what may be its most transformative era in history. Global supply is tightening, Asian demand is accelerating, export economics have shifted in Australia’s favour, and a nationwide orchard renewal program is underway. All indicators point to multi-year expansion. The two companies best positioned to ben

The 2025-2026 pistachio season is unfolding with sharp contrasts across the US, Türkiye, and Iran. Each origin is entering the year with its own set of challenges, advantages, and market dynamics—shaping a complex global picture for buyers, processors, and traders. IRI: Smaller Crop, Quality Issues, and Slow Export Start Local Pistachio Association (IPA) now estimates the 2025 crop at 225,000 tons, slightly below spring expectations due to smaller nut size and higher blank ra

Macadamia . The Australian Macadamia Society has released its final update on the 2025 season, confirming a national crop of 46,940 metric tonnes at 10% moisture (43,800 tonnes in-shell at 3.5%). The result lands just above the revised July forecast, despite months of severe weather that hampered access to orchards, damaged crops, and pushed harvest into September and October for some growers. AMS CEO Hamilton-Bate noted that while the season has been one of the toughest in

Market Update: Hazelnuts, Pistachio, Apricots and Macadamia

According to a report by Bloomberg (1), hazelnut wholesale prices in Türkiye, which accounts for about two-thirds of global hazelnut...

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US Crop: The 2024/2025 pistachio crop in the USA is estimated to exceed 1 billion lbs (approximately 454,000 mt in-shell). While it won’t...

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Optimistic Crop Prospects for the 2024 Almond Harvest. Global almond production is expected to rise by 22% compared to 2023. The current...

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Optimistic Macadamia Production Estimates in 2024.