Global Agri Commodity Market Report | 8 May 2026
08-May-2026 05:19 PM
Global Agri Commodity Market Report | 8 May 2026
Almonds
Spain
★ Spain’s 2026 almond production may reach around 146,000 metric tons if favorable weather conditions continue. Improved flowering and better crop conditions are expected to support higher output this season.
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California
★ California almond shipments reached 257.98 million lbs in March 2026, up 7% from the previous month and 16% higher year-on-year. Despite tensions in the Middle East, strong imports by Turkey continued to support export demand.
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Sesame
China
★ China’s sesame imports fell by 36% year-on-year to 284,000 metric tons in Q1 2026.
★ Main suppliers: Niger: 110,000 metric tons (-48%), Brazil: 34,840 metric tons, Myanmar: 33,600 metric tons (+42%)
★ Weak supplies from Niger could intensify competition in the African sesame market, while Brazil is rapidly emerging as a major supplier.
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Guar Gum
India
★ India’s guar gum exports totaled 44,590 metric tons during January-February 2026, down 4% year-on-year.
★ Non-chemically treated guar gum accounted for 82% of total exports.
★ Main buyers: United States: 30%, Russia: 13%, Germany: 11%
★ Although demand from the energy and food industries remained stable, rising global competition slightly pressured exports.
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Cashew
Brazil
★ Brazil’s cashew exports increased by 55% year-on-year to 2,780 metric tons in Q1 2026.
★ Kernels accounted for 68% of total exports.
★ Main buyers: Egypt: 400 metric tons (+54%), Argentina: 380 metric tons (-16%),
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Vietnam
★ Vietnam’s Raw Cashew Nut (RCN) imports rose by 30% year-on-year to 733,000 metric tons in Q1 2026.
★ Main suppliers: Cambodia: 50%, Tanzania: 20%, Ivory Coast: 12%
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Ivory Coast
★ Ivory Coast’s cashew exports totaled 55,870 metric tons in Q1 2026, with in-shell cashews accounting for 54% of shipments.
★ Major kernel buyers: Vietnam: 6,870 metric tons, Netherlands: 2,240 metric tons (+39%)
★ Africa continues strengthening its role in the global cashew trade, while Vietnam remains the leading global processing hub.
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Desiccated Coconut
Sri Lanka
★ Sri Lanka’s desiccated coconut exports rose by 57% year-on-year to 10,740 metric tons in 2025.
★ Main importers: India: 3,130 metric tons (+57%), UAE: 820 metric tons (+30%)
★ Rising demand from India’s food processing and bakery industries continues to support strong consumption of Sri Lankan coconut products.
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Pistachio
Iran
★ Iran’s pistachio exports stood at only 8,750 metric tons in March 2026.
★ Seasonal exports declined to 102,000 metric tons, down 29% year-on-year.
★ Main buyers: India, Turkey
★ Lower production and elevated prices continue to pressure the global pistachio trade, although Indian demand remains firm.