Expana Suspends Expana Benchmark Prices for Almonds Delivered to UAE

Due to ongoing shipping disruption in the Middle East region, Expana has made the decision to suspend four Expana Benchmark Prices (EBPs) as of Thursday March 5th, 2026.  

Expana markets sources have confirmed that US sellers are unable to create bookings for cargo destined directly for delivery in the UAE. This is in addition to news and press releases from shipping companies halting services to ports in the UAE. 

The following Expana Benchmark Prices are impacted: 

Code – Assessment Name 

CRS1U – Almond CR sup 23/25 (US) CIF United Arab Emirates EBP 

NP1U – Almond NPX 23/25 (US) CIFUnited Arab Emirates EBP 

NAL1U – Almond Std 5% (US) CIF United Arab Emirates EBP 

RU25U – Almond Ca ssr 27/30 (US) CIF United Arab Emirates EBP 

 

Expana will keep market players informed about the ongoing situation and issue another market note when these prices resume publication. 

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