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Macadamia market report: inventories and cautious buying weigh on kernels
Macadamia kernel markets remain under pressure as available supply, cautious purchasing and established inventory positions limit forward buying. The source reports that many importers, traders and manufacturers in Europe are covered well into the first half of 2027.
Buyer bids and seller offers remain separated, while warehouse costs and cash-flow requirements are encouraging product to move through additional sales channels. Processing-grade kernels are attracting attention where buyers can use softer wholesale levels.
The source describes the near-term market as weighted towards buyers and says changes in South African production, inventory movement and consumer demand will be important to watch.
Why This Matters
The report provides a buyer-side view of how inventory coverage and limited forward purchasing are affecting kernel trade in the United Kingdom and Europe.
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