INDIA exported a lower volume of spices between April and August compared with the same period last year, but still saw its earnings from spice exports rise in the same period. The Indian Spices Board said the drop in total spices exports was due to a decline in shipments of items such as nutmeg…READ MORE
In India, the nutmeg harvest could be delayed in some regions, as heavy rainfall during the flowering period has had a diverse affect on the crops. In the Kalady region of Kerala state, for example, picking usually begins by March, but this year it is not expected to start until May. However, high Indian carryover […]
INDIAN nutmeg prices have dropped by up to 7.5% over the past week to Rs185 ($4.19) a kg as farmers released stocks onto the market. The fall defies Indian farmers’ initial outlook for a 10% to 15% smaller nutmeg crop that is expected to start a month late in April…READ MORE
INDIAN nutmeg prices have dropped by Rs10 to Rs15 a kg on low upcountry demand. Price of nutmeg without shell has declined to Rs185 a kg from the Rs195 to Rs200 a kg level registered a week ago. India’s season generally hits full swing in April, although initial supplies often hit the market in March…READ […]