AFRICA AGRI MARKET

The organic spices and herbs market is experiencing rapid growth as consumers increasingly prefer natural and healthier food options. These culinary ingredients are cultivated and processed without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs, ensuring purity and sustainability. The rising awareness of environmental and social responsibility has further fueled demand, encouraging sustainable farming practices and fair-trade certifications. As more people seek ethically sourced and chemical-free products, the market continues to expand, reflecting a broader shift towards healthier lifestyles and eco-friendly food choices. This trend is expected to drive further market growth globally.

Wheat prices at the government’s weekly auction on Wednesday spiked abruptly in most of the States, industry sources said. They attributed it to the relaxation granted to individual processors to lift a higher quantity.

February 16, according to initial data from the European Commission. Total wheat exports from the EU for the 2024/25 marketing year stood at 13.34 million tonnes, down by 36% compared with the same period in the previous marketing year, when 20.80 million tonnes of wheat had been exported.

LONDON, ENGLAND — Tied to large crops in the United States and Brazil, global soybean production in marketing year 2024-25 is forecast to expand by 5% over the previous year, according to the International Grains Council’s (IGC) most recent Grain Market Report. The report, released on Feb. 20, estimates this year’s crop at a record 418 million tonnes, up from 396 million in 2023-24.

Grain markets have been choppy over the last 24 hours, presenting some great opportunities for shorter term traders

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman promises that the price of cooking oil will decrease soon.

Brazil’s largest sugar and ethanol maker Raizen SA is looking at potential asset sales and halting projects to build new plants in an effort to reduce debt after borrowing costs soared in the country.Most Read from Bloomberg

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25) is up +0.08 (+0.39%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25) is down -5.50 (-1.01%).

Factors such as currency fluctuations and broader oil price trends are pivotal in shaping future trajectories.

Rice and wheat are staple foods in India, playing a crucial role in the country's food security and cultural heritage

Lahore Divisional Commissioner Zaid Bin Maqsood chaired a video link meeting to assess arrangements for Ramazan Bazaars, sugar sale points, anti-encroachment operations, and other key initiatives.

The sugar market in China is projected to experience a slight increase in performance, with a forecasted CAGR of +0.3% in volume and +1.9% in value from 2024 to 2035.