Oilseed Prices Under Pressure as China Imports Slow

Vegetable oil and oilseed prices eased into early September. The pressure reflects (1) scarce near-term Chinese buying of U.S. soybeans, (2) elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories, and (3) a weaker import and consumption signal from U.S. biofuels in 1H25. While FAO’s...

US Tariffs Put Pressure on Turmeric Exports

The turmeric trade has been caught in the middle of the escalating tariff dispute between Washington and New Delhi. With import duties now doubled to as high as 50%, shipments from India, the world’s main supplier, are losing pace. Turmeric in the Crosshairs Turmeric...

U.S. Tariffs: Impact on Consumers and Businesses

Recent tariff measures are beginning to move beyond policy discussions and into everyday prices. While many retailers initially absorbed the added costs, this approach is becoming harder to sustain as new inventory arrives at higher import rates. Costs Shifting to...

Why U.S. Buyers Pay Less While India Hits Record Highs

In August 2025, chickpea markets are running hot. Prices in India – the world’s largest producer and consumer – have reached record highs, and while that might sound like a local issue, the ripple effects are global. For U.S. bulk buyers, this creates both challenges...