Mixed Mood In Chickpeas
PANAMA - Jan 17/25 - SNS -- International chickpea markets continued to register a mixed performance during the past week, reflecting differing short term demand conditions between kabuli and desi types.
Efforts by exporters to cover immediate shipping needs continues to support spot values in both grower and export markets.
Given the size of the harvest in Australia, some market participants expect values to relax once current needs are met.
Mixed Week In Dry Beans
PANAMA - Jan 17/25 - SNS -- Global dry edible bean markets registered a mixed performance on the week, with easing in some markets partly offset by modest firmness in the United States.
This was reflected in the U.S. dry edible bean price index which managed a 1.3 point gain on the week to close at 100.3. This continued the upward trend in place since the middle of September.
By contrast, the spot global price index eased 0.1 points during the week to close at 109.3, while the Canadian pulse price indices slipped 0.7 points higher to finish at 95.