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market update No. 21-2026 Chinese pumpkin seed kernels

2026-06-02 | Seafreight rates are going through the roof

Today, our Chinese shippers have informed us about a seafreight rate increase for shipments from all Chinese export ports to Hamburg/Rotterdam to USD 7.000,00 per 20-Foot Container.


market update No. 20-2026 Chinese pumpkin seed kernels

2026-05-22 | Pumpkin seed kernel quotes are going firmer

The shipping Lines are raising seafreight rates to all ports, and we are looking at 2-times or even 3-times higher. Some Chinese exporters are postponing shipments and hope for lower rates later. It will impact supply in overseas markets.


market update No. 17-2026 Bulgarian sunflower seeds travel report

2026-05-11 | Travel Report: Bulgarian Sunflower Seeds – Old and New Crop

Last week, we were traveling through Southeast Europe for the whole week! About a week ago, a "Grain Congress" took place in Bucharest, Romania. All the major market players (Glencore, Bunge, A.C. Töpfer, etc.) met there. They discussed the current market situation and the 2026 harvest forecasts based on the latest data. The situation can be summarized as follows:


market update No. 11-2026 Middle East Situation Updates

2026-03-11 | Situation report: Middle East

In light of the evolving situation in the Middle East following the Iran attack and the anticipated shipment constraints in the Strait of Hormuz, suspensions of bookings to selected ports, vessel deviations to contingency ports, specific operational surcharges, and the crude oil price increase related to the geopolitical context will materialize very soon.


market update No. 07-2026 Chinese pumpkin seed kernels SHINE SKIN

2026-02-19 | State of play report of Chinese SHINE SKIN pumpkin seed kernels

The Chinese New Year is in progress. The economy is powering down. What are the impacts?