The global coffee market is likely to witness a deficit of 6.8 million bags (1bag=60kg) in 2017-18 as demand from North America, European nations and emerging Asian economies is expected to be higher. Global demand for coffee in 2017-18 at 159.8 million bags and production at 153.0 million bags. Strong demand for green coffee from the EU and the US. Brazil’s coffee output for 2017-18 to be at 49.2 million bags, against 54 million bags in 2016-17. The demand from North America is expected to be mainly for premium coffee pods, which have a higher unit price than traditional drip coffee.
Egypt procures 2.33 million tonnes of local wheat since start of harvest.
Egypt, the world largest importer of wheat, has procured 2.33 tonnes of wheat from local farmers since its harvest began in mid-April. Egypt consumes 9.5 million tonnes of wheat to make its subsidised bread – 4 million tonnes from the local harvest and 5.5 million tonnes from imported wheat.
NCDEX coriander down on profit booking, higher stocks.
Futures contracts of coriander traded down nearly 3% on the NCDEX as investors booked profits after prices rose to a one-week high of 5,619 rupees per 100 kg in early trade. A 2,190-tn decline in open interest in the June contract indicated profit booking. June contract traded at 5,400 rupees per 100 kg, down 2.7% from the previous settlement. Prices of coriander also declined because of a 316 tonne on-week rise in inventories at exchange warehouses to 32,110 tn. Arrivals in Rajasthan were also steady at 7,000 bags.
Russian wheat export prices up on Egypt purchase, strong rouble.
Egypt state grain buyer GASC bought 295,000 tonnes of wheat in last week tender, including 60,000 tonnes of Russian wheat at $198 a tonne free on board (FOB) and $10.49 freight.
NCDEX barley down 0.9% as warehouse stocks rise.
NCDEX barley down 0.9% as warehouse stocks rise.
CBOT CORN – Up 1 to 2 cents bushel.
Supported by concerns that storms in the eastern Corn Belt this week could slow fieldwork as well as flood some areas that have already been seeded, damaging recently planted crops. Most-actively traded July contract hit highest since May 4 overnight, breaking through 100-day moving average. CBOT July corn was last up 2 cents at $3.74-1/2 a bushel. The most active corn futures on the Chicago Board Of Trade rose 0.1 percent to $3.75-1/2 a bushel, having gained 0.7 percent in the previous session when prices hit a high of $3.77-1/2 a bushel.
Barley down in Jaipur on low demand, high supply.
Barley down in Jaipur on low demand, high supply.
U.S. corn planting seen 85 % complete.
U.S. corn planting was seen at 84 percent complete, slightly behind market expectations. showers have threatened some corn seedlings. This is the largest corn re-plant season in many years, mostly in the eastern and southern Corn Belt.
Pulses sowing in 2017-18 up 67% at 77,000 ha so far.
Pulses sowing in 2017-18 up 67% at 77,000 ha so far.
Dairy body to buy 1,050 tonne maize via e-auction.
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India buy 1,050 tonne maize through a reverse electronic auction on Friday.
Govt plans to enhance pulses milling capacity.
Govt plans to enhance pulses milling capacity.
India Maize down in Bihar as supplies recover post rainfall.
After rising in the last few days, maize prices in Bihar benchmark Purnea market fell due to a rise in arrivals after rainfall in parts of the state faded away. Around 3,000 tonne of maize arrived in markets up from 2,000 tonne on previous close. On NCDEX rabi maize contracts traded higher because of high demand for the coarse grain stored in warehouses from poultry and starch feed manufacturers. The June maize contract ended up 0.6% from the previous close.
Delhi chana down on low demand from dal millers.
Delhi chana down on low demand from dal millers.
Philippines to import 250,000 tonnes of rice in June.
The Philippines issue a tender to import 250,000 tonnes of the grain next month, to boost low stockpiles before the lean harvest season and to offset potential crop damage during the typhoon season.
Akola tur prices up as demand seen rising.
Akola tur prices up as demand seen rising.
Bangladesh gets lowest offer of $427.85/T in rice import tender.
Bangladesh received the lowest offer of $427.85 a tonne from Dubai-based Sukhbir Agro Energy Ltd in a tender to import 50,000 tonnes of parboiled rice.
Prices of urad down in Vijaywada.
Prices of urad down in Vijaywada.
China top importer of Vietnam fragrant rice in April.
China has emerged as the largest importer of fragrant rice from Vietnam in April, accounting for 36% of the country rice exports. Vietnam exported around 140,000 tonne of the grain in April. Other major importers, Ivory Coast and Ghana, bought around 30,000 tonne each of the commodity. although Vietnamese rice exports to China in 2016 inched down against the previous year, the northern neighbour remained Vietnam largest rice importer.
Tur fails to recover despite stock cap removal, proposed hike in MSP.
Tur fails to recover despite stock cap removal, proposed hike in MSP.
Bihar maize up as rains boost demand for quality crop.
Demand for good-quality maize, containing 14% moisture, rose 20-30 repuees in Bihar Purnea market due to lower availability. Rains in Bihar in the last two days have led to increased moisture in the standing as well as the harvested crop. Arrivals to the market increased to 3,000 tonne from 2,000 tonne previous close due to respite from rains. NCDEX rabi maize contracts traded higher due to concerns over crop damage in Bihar after rains in the state. The June maize contract ended up 0.5% from the previous close.