Insights and Stories on Durum Prices

Aug. 10, 2016 at 3:35 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Cool, wet weather may have slowed crop development and delayed harvest, but durum is determined to be worth the wait with above-average yields. “We’re looking at some fairly high yields given the early estimates… average yields should come in at 47.5 to 48 bushels per acre this […]

By Erin DeBooy

Jul. 15, 2016 at 8:33 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Global durum values are moving lower as producers in Europe and the U.S. start selling — and leaving Canada out of the market, one analyst says. “The only one that’s not selling aggressively is Canada, and we’re losing market share, big time,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of […]

By Jade Markus

Jun. 9, 2016 at 6:44 pm CDT

CNS Canada — The durum market has moved off from its normal patterns heading into summer, one market analyst says, while exports are trending lower on the year. “It’s a very unique situation because we’ve got bigger crops coming,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian office for Swiss-based GAP […]

By Jade Markus

Mar. 22, 2016 at 8:34 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Canada’s durum prices are losing their premium over other wheat markets, but staying relatively static, despite hearty harvests and lagging demand, one analyst said. “I think what will drive the durum market here now is the overall wheat complex,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian office […]

By Jade Markus

Jan. 26, 2016 at 6:30 pm CST

CNS Canada –– Canadian durum prices are being pressured by heavy producer deliveries, according to one analyst, while demand is lagging last year’s pace. The durum market is being weighed on by larger-than-expected producer deliveries throughout January, said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian office for Swiss-based grain trader GAP […]

By Jade Markus