INDIAN cardamom prices rose about 10% over the last month due to falling arrivals, rising export demand and a weak rupee. Arrivals are almost nil at this time as the harvesting season has already ended in March. India’s cardamom harvest starts in August and continues until March…READ MORE
INDIAN cardamom production is likely to double within four years to touch 24,000 tonne. The total area to be replanted is 28,000 hectares, of which 10,000 hectares is in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and 18,000 hectares in Karnataka. About 15,000 hectares will be rejuvenated in Kerala and Tamil Nadu…READ MORE
INDIA has set an all-time record in spices exports in 2007/08 by exceeding the $1bn mark in value. Small cardamom, the export value rose by 11% despite a decrease of 23% in volumes due to higher prices…READ MORE