Uncategorized

ICOA Update for the United States Imports, logistics, trade policy and the outlook through year-end 2026 October 21, 2026 | Ravi Shaheed – Acme-Hardesty LLC Market overview: The U.S. castor market enters the final months of 2026 with underlying demand intact, but buying decisions increasingly influenced by tariffs, logistics reliability, financing costs and economic uncertainty.

We are pleased to announce that the next ICOA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held from 18–20 May 2027 in Málaga, Spain. The Annual General Meeting is open exclusively to ICOA members. Membership of the ICOA provides numerous benefits, including access to members-only resources on the ICOA website, such as technical bulletins, past presentations,

 “Liberation Day” and Free Trade Agreements   As we move into 2026, the European industry is transitioning from a period of intense crisismanagement toward a new phase of strategic positioning. The EU continues to hold a significant place on the global stage, representing approximately 18.3% of the world’s nominal GDP and acting as the world’s

Hello everyone, It gives me immense pleasure to share an update on castor market scenario. The year 2025 is another year of uncertainty driven by due to factors such as cross-border and tariff wars which created lack of confidence in business confidence globally. Castor industry is no exception. This year, monsoon progression was favorable across

We are pleased to announce that the next ICOA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held 11-13 May 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. The meeting is open to ICOA members only. There are many benefits of being a member of The ICOA. Becoming a member of The ICOA would allow you to have access to additional

Hi all, It appears my puppy photos were such a hit in Korea that I’ve been asked to do this month’s castor newsletter for the ICOA. I’ll include one picture at the end just to force you to read the rest of my report. Anyway, I’d say not much has changed since I presented three

Current Economic Landscape in Europe: Navigating Uncertainty Dear ICOA Members, As we move through the first quarter of 2025, it is evident that time is passing swiftly. However, the economic landscape in Europe remains largely unchanged from the previous year, despite the persistent undercurrents of uncertainty that have characterized our recent experiences. Economic performance across

by Abhay V. Udeshi, Chairman, Jayant Agro-Organics Ltd. Castor Oil Market Update: Insights for the ICOA Newsletter A very happy new year 2025! The castor oil industry reflects on a year of challenges and opportunities shaped by shifting production trends, evolving global demand, and complex geopolitical factors. This report delves into the key aspects influencing

We are pleased to announce that the next ICOA Annual General Meeting will be held 13-15 May 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. We have chosen Asia for our 2025 conference to be closer to the castor industry and related stakeholders in this region and to invite them to be a part of ICOA and participate

Hi all, I’ve been asked this month to provide you a report on the U.S. economy. I promise not to bore you with facts and figures that you can find on the internet. Instead, I will just give a quick breakdown of what we are seeing here in the States. There are mixed reviews on