FAQs
Vanilla prices are highly sensitive to weather events, political interference, and changes in export regulation – especially in Madagascar. Additionally, the small size of the global market means even slight shifts in supply or demand can lead to significant price swings.
Madagascar accounts for the majority of global vanilla production, often contributing 60–80% of total supply depending on the season. Other key producers include Papua New Guinea, Uganda, and Indonesia.
Yes. The Expana platform includes 20+ black pepper price series, including proprietary Expana Benchmark prices.
- Pepper plants require a large amount of water and as such regular rainfall is essential for good growth and yield. Unfavourable weather conditions, such as drier than average monsoon seasons and drought will therefore have adverse effects on production.
- White pepper commands a price premium over black pepper. This is due to higher processing costs incurred in the production of white pepper from pepper fruit (due to the removal of the flesh before drying).
- In emerging markets such as Asia, with its growing middle-class population, consumption of pepper is on the rise. If this increased demand for pepper is not met with growth in global production, it could put pressure on global pepper supplies and help to keep prices supported.
The largest producers are Vietnam (37% of world output), India (18%), Indonesia (14%) and Brazil (12%). The main exporters are Vietnam (49% of world exports), Indonesia (15%) and Brazil (13%).
To produce black pepper, the unripe (green) fruit of the pepper plant is first cooked in hot water and then dried either naturally in the sun or artificially. During drying, the skin and flesh of the fruit become black and wrinkled and are known as black peppercorns. Black peppercorns can be traded whole or cracked, or they can be ground into a fine powder. Once ground, peppercorns can lose their flavour quickly unless stored properly and thus are usually ground just prior to use.
Expana focuses on California-origin almonds, with pricing available for both US domestic and landed-in-Europe benchmarks. Our analysis also references Spain and Australia as relevant secondary origins.
We provide weekly almond reports with pricing and market commentary, as well as regular analytical content that covers harvest updates, demand shifts, and comparative outlooks across origins.
Yes. Our almond forecasts combine macro trends, weather impacts, technical indicators, and historical analysis to help you plan sourcing and hedge risk more effectively.
Our platform helps you build COGS models for almond-forward products like roasted snacks, trail mixes, nut butters, chocolates, and bakery items, supporting margin tracking and product pricing strategies.
We cover a range of almond grades including Nonpareil Extra and Supreme kernels, Carmel Supreme, California SSR, standard 5%, and Nonpareil inshell. Pricing reflects US origin and use case across different markets.
California is the dominant origin, producing around 75–80% of global supply. Australia and Spain follow. Key demand hubs include India (mainly inshell), Europe (ingredient-grade), the Middle East, and East Asia.
Supply is the primary driver, due to the slow and costly process of scaling tree nut production. Weather plays a critical role, particularly during bloom and harvest. Demand trends, shipping disruptions, and quality variations also affect pricing.
Expana’s almond benchmarks are updated weekly, with select series available on a daily basis. We provide consistent pricing on both shelled and inshell US-origin almonds, with some landed-in-Europe benchmarks included.
Mango pricing is published monthly as part of our IQF Fruit & Berry Market Report, with commentary covering key production and trade developments.
Yes. Our platform supports cost modelling for mango applications including pulp, nectar, ice cream, dried mango snacks, and more – learn more about cost models.
Mangoes are used in juices, baby food, jams, sauces, smoothies, yoghurts, ice cream, and savoury dishes like curries and chutneys.
Yes. We track pricing trends across fresh, frozen (including IQF cubes), and processed mango formats such as pulp and concentrate.
Weather conditions, labour shortages, trade policy changes, transportation costs, and input prices like packaging and fertiliser all impact the market.
We cover key production and export hubs including India, Mexico, Peru, and Thailand, along with demand insights from North America, Europe, and Asia.
It includes factors such as seasonal availability, input costs like labour and fertiliser, freight rates, and regional import demand—especially from markets like the EU and US.
Banana price updates are available on a weekly basis, with editorial support and analysis for major market-moving events or seasonal demand shifts.
Yes. Our data can help you model ingredient costs for banana-containing products, supporting more accurate margin planning and sourcing decisions in food and beverage manufacturing.
In addition to fresh consumption, bananas are used in smoothies, baby food, baked goods, and dried snack products, with some also processed into purees or concentrates for industrial use.
