During the last few weeks our team from our office in Hong Kong has been travelling to the growing Areas of pumpkin kernels in order to be able to submit a first-hand report to us.

This year in the Northeastern part, the main growing area for shine skin and snow white kernels, the pumpkin farming will have to heavily compete against soy and corn. The Chinese government very generously subsidies the farmers so they produce the typical US import products in their own country. The enormous backlog of pumpkin kernels from previous crops – they are talking about 2015 crop kernels to be still in the market – in combination with the lower demand has caused the massive price decline during the last few years. These two factors are influencing the size of the acreage by reducing the shine skin farming by about 50 %.

In the outermost west the growing regions for GWS look similar.
In these parts of the country agricultural land is being cultivated under the control of the military. The direct government influence leads to a direct execution of the subsidy policy and replaces the pumpkin cultivation even more. This is aggravated by the fact that in this area of China severe sandstorms which are unusual for this time of year presumably destroyed agricultural land at the end of May/ beginning of June. The estimation of decreased acreage of GWS is far beyond 50%.

Another influencing factor: The Chinese central bank recently reduced the minimum reserves in order to give the regional banks a larger financial scope for granting credits. This decision of the central bankers considerably enables particularly smaller companies to get credits easier once again. Together with the current bailout policy these are direct effects of Trumps world politics.

We assume that the crop yield will be reduced considerably and that the easing of monetary policy will heat up the speculations with agricultural products. This should consolidate or increase the price for pumpkin kernels of the new crop. As we do not have any exact data at the moment of the still existing crop backlog, it is very difficult to make a statement concerning the expected price level.
We advise you to take advantage of the present low price level of the current crop in order to be safe and stocked up by the end of the year.

In case of any questions please do not hesitate to contact us!

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Current Crop:
The prices for raw material have gone up significantly in the last few weeks. This is due to a shortage of the raw material. During the months of September 17 until January 18 the export volume of Bulgarian sunflower kernels (inshell) has increased by around 60%! In total 80% of raw material should be contracted and used up by January 18. The remaining 20% of the crop volume have to last until the beginning of the 2018 crop which means another 7 months.

The Bulgarian market participants presume that there won’t be a crop surplus this season (in comparison to last year of 300,000mt) and the stock levels will be cleared before the arrival of the new crop.

New Crop:
Official bodies of the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture quantify the by the end of April seeded acreage in the amount of 595,000ha. This is a significant drop compared to the year before (750,000ha) of around 20%. Agricultural experts of the Ministry of Agriculture assume that the backlog of the 2018 season can’t be balanced out.
The farmers in Bulgaria are looking towards oilseeds, niche products and pulses for the coming season.

External influencing factors such as the power of the US dollar or the increasing consumption of edible oil (China, India) will strengthen the current rise of the price trend.

We assume that the prices of the last few weeks outlined the lower price limit for the whole 2018 crop. The beginning of the recent price increase marks the turning point for stable prices for the upcoming crop.

We advise our customers to buy based on the current price level of the new crop.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and your individual offer!

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and your individual offer!

Tampico Trading – More than 30 Years of Success 

“We only deal in a few well selected foodstuffs – but for these we are experts!”

EMail: tampico@tampico.de | Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-0

Dear Sir or Madam

For 35 years we have been working with sunflower kernels from various origins. At the beginning it was the USA, Canada and Argentina, later China and today it is Southeast Europe, preferably Bulgaria. The high-priced food has become a mass product that seems comparable only at first sight apart from a few cents more or less per kilo.

Even though the sewing hasn’t started yet our customers expect firm offers soon for the 2018/2019 crop to calculate in the long term. We are all set up and take the liberty today to let you know about

where the focus should be when purchasing

Kernel size and fraction
We deliver premium kernels, which are easily spotted in the baked good, with a count of 550 – 600 per ounce. From beginning of the new crop, upon your request, also small kernels

Fraction is inevitable but does not get noticed in the baked good. A low fraction rate means more intact kernels. You get an extra bag for each pallet instead of the fraction from us.

Fraction means oxidation. You can avoid it with a storage temperature of 5 degrees Celsius but is that realistic? We promise you 12 months shelf life with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius for our goods with such a low fraction rate.

Purity
99,999 %? What’s with the 3 decimal places? That doesn’t mean anything at all…The real value lies in the absence of impurities! That’s what counts!

100% unique and innovative
The material flow and the mechanical arrangement have been redefined with our new hulling plant. We exclusively hull sunflower kernels – gluten free and antiallergenic – 100% safe. At the moment this innovation is only possible with us.

Flexible deliveries
Your demand varies and seldom the call offs can be specified months in advance. Too little stock levels are as problematic as to high ones. With 2 modern hulling plants we are able to produce at a maximum of flexibility and meet your requirements timewise.

Please do not hesitate to ask for further information.
Let us know about your requirements and you will get a competitive offer for our high-quality sunflower kernels including a partner-like and individual service during the whole contract period. Pinky promise.

Your TAMPICO – Team!

Tampico Trading – More than 30 Years of Success 

“We only deal in a few well selected foodstuffs – but for these we are experts!” 

EMail: tampico@tampico.de | Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-0

Walnut Kernels California

According to the California Walnut Boards (CWB) the inshell exports of the current crop from the USA have been reduced by over 46,000 MT compared to the previous year. Meanwhile there has been an increase of about 2,500 MT on the US domestic market in comparison to the prior year. This demand can hardly compensate this development.

This year’s decrease of more than 3,000 MT of walnut kernel exports was significantly lower considering the low crop volume. This reduction is based on the US exporters’ strategy to consolidate the missing turnovers of the inshell business by higher added values of the walnut kernels. The export volume has brought it up to roughly 64,000 MT so far. At the same time the US domestic consumption has lessened by 3,500 MT.

More important is the question, which amounts out of the current crop can still be expected from the USA. The USDA states the current crop volume of 650,000 MT inshell; the US market participants have registered only about 627,000 MT. The CWB estimates the current stocks of 65,000 MT inshell and over 123,000 MT walnut kernels – a total of 311,000 MT inshell. Up to now the volume of exports and domestic consumption has amounted to ca. 110,000MT inshell and over 105,000 MT kernels. Following these numbers, roughly more than half of the inshell (crop 2017) would be used up. It seems obvious that the market will be mostly cleared and only few crop backlogs are expected in the USA – like in the previous year.

Walnut Kernels Chile 

Given continuing favourable conditions, market participants assume a crop volume of about 120,000 MT inshell, possibly even more. The increase is due to the on going expansion of the acreages. Plantations which are entering production today were planted 4-5 years ago. In the future further volume increases are to be expected since more acreage is continued to be planted in the south of Chile. The favourable perspective attracts more and more farmers to change from classical products (wine of plums) to walnut kernels.

The expected increase of about 20,000 MT inshell is due to the favourable cultivation conditions over the entire growing season. These ideal conditions led to a strong flowering phase. Each tree bears more nuts than usual this season which also means a slightly smaller nut size. This will have an impact on the count of the halves.

It is not very likely that the volume increase will have an immense effect on the market and the price structure. For the time being this assessment has been confirmed during the GULFOOD fair. Quantities from the leading market USA are up for sale and the volume increase from the Chilean market should be absorbed by emerging markets. The pleasant development of the Indian, Moroccan and Chinese export markets take up additional 10,000 MT of inshell. On top of that it is expected that the main purchasing country Turkey will have a bigger demand. So far, Turkey has re-exported almost 50% to the Middle East (Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria) and about 50% has been consumed in Turkey.

Around 50,000 MT inshell per year are processed by Chilean walnut processors. Hand cracking is only a niche product in Chile nowadays and is questionable from a hygenical view. The cracking is carried out by individuals outside of the certified factories. The success of the Chilean sector can be traced back to a significant increase of suppliers, which trade but do not produce.

The positive approach of some exporters, to assure quality with higher level certifications, will lose by the common practice to certify only selected and uncomplicated departments like logistics or warehousing. We recommend to look carefully and to question.

The beginning of harvest is expected towards the end of March. By then there should be more reliable information available on the quality of the new crop. What is more, solid pricing can be expected. We are happy to keep you up to date and await your enquiries.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for an individual offer!

Tampico Trading – More than 30 Years of Success

“We only deal in a few well selected foodstuffs – but for these we are experts!”

EMail: c.dingfelder@tampico.de| Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-27

Quinoa – Power Seeds

• Rich in Protein, Vitamins and Antioxidants
• Gluten Free
• Origin: South America

Your benefits with Tampico as your Quinoa-Partner:

• highest quality standards
• analyses for each lot
• traceability of the product
• reliable partner with more than 30 years of experience

Contact us for more Information and your indidual offer!

Tampico Trading – More than 30 Years of Success

“We only deal in a few well selected foodstuffs – but for these we are experts!”

EMail: tampico@tampico.de | Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-0

Walnut Kernels:

California – The unfavorable weather conditions – periods of extreme heat and barely any rainfall – caused a significant reduction of harvest yields in 2017. As a result the harvest outlook had to be corrected downwards considerably. So far the Californian export volume has been reduced distinctly.

In answer to this the producers started to bring down the inshell exports and to increase the output of kernels in order to profit from a higher value. The good production technology leads to a high yield of halves. From time to time bigger volumes of offered walnut kernels lead to a higher price pressure

Chile – The water reserves were sufficiently filled by good rainfall in winter. The climatic conditions provided a fantastic starting point for the new crop. Almost perfect weather conditions promised a good flowering phase in spring and a further positive development in summer. Due to the good development the farmers predict good yields (up to +10-30%) on a high quality level.

The beginning of harvesting is usually expected to be from mid/end of March. We will get first forecasts about the progression of the harvest and the available quality and quantities within the next few weeks. We are happy to keep you up to date about the current price Level.

Eastern Europe – The raw material supply of the producers at origin is still given and goods from last year’s crop are still available. The producers expect to produce until the end of March / beginning of April and will be able to deliver until around mid-April. According to information from market participants, again Moldovan authorities are keeping an eye on walnut producers. The price level stays moderate. There are no drastic price movements on the market.

Sunflower Kernels:

After the price drop down for inshell goods in Bulgaria in the past few weeks, the price level seems to have gone up for the raw material. Further on, the positive development of exchange rates had a stabilising impact on the prices. But the demand of international buyers is consistently high. The number of shipments of inshell products has increased significantly. Market participants report an export growth of 50% more than last year. The Bulgarian farmers are interested in delivering due to the good development. The market for the current crop is still quiet. The prices are still on an attractive stable level. In the short-term price increases are realistic– we are happy to receive your enquiry.

Linseed:

The subsequent delivery of raw material from Eastern Europe is stable. Prices are continuously on a low level at a consistent market activity. Only time will tell further developments. We are happy to keep you informed.

Sesame:

At the moment the market is calm and prices a relatively stable. The demand from China after Chinese New Year as well as from other countries of the Middle East is still on a low level. At present Indian traders and exporters have sufficient raw material. The future development of the demand, especially from China, remains to be seen. India is expecting a rather big tender from Korea in March. These factors will influence the upcoming price Level.

Pumpkin Kernels:

During the last few weeks the market was calm on a stable and low price level. After the Chinese New Year celebrations the Chinese sellers are again in the market. However, the demand on the part of the most important export markets, i.e. the USA and Europe, is still very low. Rough estimates concerning the acreage of the new crop 2018 will be possible with the beginning of sowing in April / May. At present, market participants expect a continuing stable price level.

Do not hesitate to ask for your individual offer!

Tampico Trading – More than 30 Years of Success

“We only deal in a few well selected foodstuffs – but for these we are experts!”

EMail: tampico@tampico.de | Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-0

• made out of basic raw materials of high quality
• organic and conventional qualities
• partly de-oiled, gently and finely ground
• aromatic, rich in protein and albuminous
• 100 % vegan and gluten free

Also available: Chia Flour, Almond Flour, Corn Flour, Hazlenut Flour, Canola Flour, Macadamia Nut Flour

Contact us for your individual offer!

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• Organic Certified (DE-ÖKO-001)
• Eastern European Origin
• Highest Quality Standards
• Analyses (GMO, Pesticides) on Request
• Big Bags of 1.000 kg net or Paper Bags with 25 kg net

We are happy to offer our organic linseed originating from Eastern Europe on an attractive price level!

Contact us for your individual offer!

Tampico Trading – More than 30 Years of Success

“We only deal in a few well selected foodstuffs – but for these we are experts!”

EMail: s.ludwig@tampico.de | Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-19

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Chia Seed:

From a realistic point of view a big part of the quotes has been at risk for quite some time. As well as a latent problematic pesticides topic at source, market participants also report irregularities. The status of the certified organic goods should be critically questioned. If the shifting of the cultivation from South America to Africa provides more transparency remains to be seen. Unfortunately buyers still primarily focus on the prices rather than the quality of the goods. Neither seems compatible with the current price level. Despite chia’s rising volume growth (in Germany +15% from June 16 – June 17) it remains behind the high expectations (trading volume of ca. 23 million EUR). There is definitely a difference of opinions in the wholesale sector if the niche product can establish itself in the long run.

Hemp Seed:

In contrary to the development of exotic so-called “superfoods“ the hemp seed, which is historically rooted in Europe, is experiencing a massive comeback. The high-quality and concentrated contents allow the hemp seed to draw level with the exotics. Moreover it offers convincing standards: controlled and safe EU cultivation with the help of the latest process technology. Various types e.g. hulled seeds, protein powder, oils, flour etc. provide a broad field of application – the “stuff” product innovations are made of. Don’t hesitate to ask us!

Linseed:

Currently there is a stable price situation coming from good raw material availability out of the new crop. Meanwhile shipments from Russia have arrived in Europe. Deliveries ex Kazakhstan are expected to arrive in Europe during spring as huge parts of the crop have not been harvested yet.

Sesame Seed:

Since the end of last year prices have been remaining on a high level. Reasons for this are mainly the reluctant arrival of African sesame seed in the consuming countries, the low crop amount of India, the outstanding tenders for Korea as well as the continuing purchases in Africa on behalf of Chinese buyers. At this time a lot of exporters do not risk closing long-term contracts.

Walnut Kernels:

After the turn of the year and the orthodox Christmas season in Eastern Europe the price level is still unchanged in 2018. Before the turn of the year we had a sufficient supply situation for the producers on the raw material markets. For this week we expect the return of the traders and sub-suppliers to the local markets. At the moment market participants are assuming a stable supply and quotes situation for the common fractions/products.

Sunflower Kernels:

Regardless of the considerable adjustments of the yield volume in Ukraine and Russia, this year’s price level for Bulgarian kernels will mainly remain unchanged on an attractive level. The large Bulgarian crop yield and the still low activities of buyers lead to a good availability of raw material. Besides the intense competition of the producers on the spot market, stable prices for sunflower oil as well as favourable exchange rates work as a price cap.

Please do not hesitate to ask for an individual offer!

Tampico Trading – More than 30 Years of Success

“We only deal in a few well selected foodstuffs – but for these we are experts!”  

EMail: c.dingfelder@tampico.de| Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-27 | Sunflower Kernels

EMail: l.laue@tampico.de | Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-30 | Chia Seed & Hemp Seed

EMail: marco.schneider@tampico.de | Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-24 | Walnut Kernels

EMail: s.ludwig@tampico.de | Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69-19 | Sesame Seed & Linseed

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With our head office in Nuremberg, BIOFACH fair is just around the corner. We do attend the fair each day and appreciate every meeting with you!

Let’s take this opportunity to meet again this year! Should you prefer a meeting in a more quiet and not that frantic environment than at the fair, you are also welcome at our premises (about 10 minutes away from the fairground).

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We are looking forward to meeting you at BIOFACH – please do not hesitate to contact or call us!

Tampico Trading – More than 30 Years of Success

“We only deal in a few well selected foodstuffs – but for these we are experts!”

EMail: c.dingfelder@tampico.de| Tel.: +49 911 91 96 69 27