Indian exports on track to smash official targets

INDIAN spice exports are on a roll, with most expected to exceed their annual export targets by significant margins. In the past week, turmeric prices have risen by Rs200 to Rs300 per quintal in the spot and futures markets due to demand and short covering…READ MORE

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Low returns slash India’s turmeric acreage

THE continuous weakness in turmeric prices over the past two years has prompted farmers to turn away from producing the spice Low prices have led to a decline of almost 25% in acreage under the crop in 2007/08 from a year earlier…READ MORE

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Indian turmeric prices on defensive

SLACK demand, plentiful carryover stocks and the prospect of a good monsoon have been keeping Indian turmeric prices low, with some traders expecting further price decreases. Stocks are reportedly building up in major centres such as Sangli, Erode and Nizamabad…READ MORE   

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Slow demand keeps Indian turmeric prices low

SLACK demand, plentiful carryover stocks and a good monsoon have been keeping Indian turmeric prices low, with some traders expecting further price decreases. The average monsoon predicted this year is likely to add further bearishness to the turmeric market…READ MORE

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Value addition key to Indian export record

THE value of India’s spices exports grew by a healthy 36% during the recently completed 2006/07 season, boosted by greater efforts to become a global processing hub. India exported 51,500 tonnes of turmeric valued at Rs1.64bn in 2006/07…READ MORE

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Unexpectedly big crop makes turmeric cheap

INDIAN turmeric prices are under pressure due to high production, which is resulting in farmers ceasing to sell their produce. The country’s turmeric production is estimated at 4.925m 70kg bags, well above estimated production…READ MORE

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Big Indian crop may undermine turmeric prices

WITH the new crop in India set to start coming in by mid-January, traders expect that the turmeric market could head for a downturn later this year. India’s second-largest turmeric producing state Tamil Nadu reported that rains inflicted some crop damage, but it is not likely to affect the overall estimated crop production…READ MORE

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