The international cardamom market has entered a confusing phase in terms of the outlook for crops in India following reports of heavy rains in key origin. However, with India citing crop impacts from rain, the market would be in a confused state…READ MORE
Cardamom prices have been subjected to downward pressure of late due to large expected output in India, while demand remains lacklustre. Indian exporters are reporting that the new crop in India is going to be big. Apparently a lot of contracts for old crop material have taken place India in the last four to six […]
Indian cardamom prices have been subjected to downward pressure of late due to 2012 crop carryover stocks of about 2,000 tonnes and the early start of harvesting of this year’s crop. Production was estimated to be about 20% more than last year with the quality of the crop being very good…READ MORE
India’s new cardamom crop has started and is expected to be of a decent size after favourable levels of rainfall. India’s production should be at least 18,000 tonnes. Expect to revise this number upwards in the coming weeks as we enter July…READ MORE
INDIA’S Spices Board is making moves to halt the illegal entry of cardamom into the country. Although the imports are officially estimated at a mere 200 tonnes, Indian traders believe that more could have entered the domestic market illegally…READ MORE
Export demand for Indian cardamom had been significantly less so far in the 2012/13 season. Indian qualities in the bold green grades continue to find buyers in the international markets. Indian farmers were holding back some good quality stocks as they were anticipating a shortage in the coming months. Prices of these grades in India […]