INDIAN cumin seed prices have fallen considerably to $1,850 a tonne cif from $2000 a tonne cif over the last fortnight as the expectation of a good 2005 harvest begins to weigh on the market. Expectations for India’s 2005 cumin harvest, which is due to begin in March, are high and there are now concerns […]
GLOBAL cumin seed prices have risen further in recent weeks as a result of heightened speculation that crops in several key origins will be much smaller than previously anticipated. Indian cumin seed could soon face a large rise in export demand…READ MORE
INDIAN cumin seed prices look set to rise this season due to the combination of anticipated strong domestic demand, a small 2004 crop and limited carryover stocks. Cumin seed prices of between $1,720 and $1,800 a tonne fob India. Harvesting of the 2004 crop is underway…READ MORE
EXPORTS of spices from India have fallen significantly during the current fiscal year largely due to the produce being uncompetitively priced on the international market. Cumin shipments fell to 1,750 tonnes from 1,750 tonnes…READ MORE
GLOBAL cumin seed prices are expected to come under considerable downward pressure over the next few weeks due to an anticipated bumper Indian crop. India’s forthcoming crop would be small and that the country would therefore need to import to make up the shortfall…READ MORE