Prices for pumpkin seeds remain high due to the shortage in China.

The global market for pumpkin seeds is experiencing a tense situation – the harvest in China this year is smaller, so demand exceeds supply. This is reported by Mundus Agri, citing a report from Chelmer Foods. Experts note that demand for regular pumpkin seeds remains high, while the available quantity of the product is limited. Because of this, speculators are holding stocks, expecting prices to rise. "We are not seeing significant pressure on prices, but the market remains tense," said Chelmer Foods. It is particularly difficult to find batches that meet the European Union's requirements for pesticide residues. Due to the shortage of such products, prices for European quality pumpkin seeds are significantly higher, and buyers are trying to enter into contracts in advance to avoid disruptions in supply. Despite the arrival of the new ...