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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Palm oil prices steady on Malaysian stocks as Italy shifts rice planting

Palm oil prices remained stable in July 2026 as higher Malaysian production and stocks offset tighter availability in Indonesia and the risk from El Niño. Italy’s projected rice area for 2026/27 fell slightly to 233,500 hectares, while farmers shifted sharply from long-grain varieties toward round rice.

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Martin Keller
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Romania seeks EU flexibility as sheep and goat export restrictions remain

Romania has asked the European Commission for flexibility in applying conditions on sheep and goat exports, but restrictions remain in force. Brussels requires credible disease controls, clear traceability and separation of infected animals before trade can gradually resume.

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Martin Keller
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Turkey’s cherry and sour cherry export revenue jumps 333% to $101.7 million

Turkey’s cherry and sour cherry exports reached $101.72 million in the first six months, up 333% from $23.48 million a year earlier. A larger crop after the previous season’s frost damage supported the recovery, with Germany, Russia and other European Union markets among the main destinations.

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Martin Keller
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Food & Beverages

Spanish extra virgin olive oil prices fall as Deoleo sees crisis easing

Extra virgin olive oil prices have declined at five Spanish supermarket chains, with some offers below €5 at Mercadona, Carrefour and Dia. Deoleo says improving production and a more favorable outlook for the next campaign indicate that the worst of the price crisis has passed.

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Isabella Romano
Lead Food & Beverage Analyst
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| Agriculture: Crops & Grains

Tanzania to launch maize purchases on July 20 as farm prices fall

Tanzania’s government will issue guidelines on July 20, 2026, for official maize purchases intended to stabilize falling prices. Farmers have reported steep declines, but purchase volumes, prices and participating agencies have not yet been disclosed.

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Martin Keller
Senior Agricultural Commodities Analyst
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| Machinery & Automotive

Spain’s used EV sales rise 45% as fuel costs lift demand

Spanish used battery-electric car transactions reached 18,677 units in the first half of 2026, up 45% year on year. Average asking prices returned to growth after 15 consecutive months of declines, while charging access and affordability remain barriers.

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Henrik Johansson
Senior Machinery & Automotive Analyst
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| Trade Policy & Macro

Moroccan exports face proposed 12.5% US forced-labor tariff

Moroccan exports to the United States could face an additional 12.5% tariff under a trade proposal linked to forced-labor concerns. The measure, which is reportedly under consideration, could weaken their competitiveness in the US market.

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Yusuf Demir
Senior Trade Policy Analyst
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