Cumin seed values reflect overall squeeze

Iranian cumin seed of maximum 1% admixture at $2,400 a tonne c&f for shipment by the end of September and another consignment for shipment at the end of October at $2,450 a tonne c&f. Based on the current market prospects and favourable rains over the major growing areas, the 2010 cumin crop is expected to […]

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Sowing the seeds of a market revival

Iran is seen as on track for a crop of between 8,000 and 10,000 tonnes. Iranian exporters have resisted discounting their offers because they are convinced their product is of an extremely high quality. Iran was at $2,400 a tonne c&f…READ MORE

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Cumin seed advances belie fundamentals

INTERNATIONAL cumin seed prices have remained prone to increases due to market speculation and minimal overall availability in the run up to the next set of crops, which have overshadowed the underlying bearishness of subdued demand. At the moment the growing conditions in Iran have been no problems…READ MORE

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Pressure builds for surge in cumin values

CUMIN seed prices are expected to be prone to upward pressure over the coming weeks as buyers are likely to need further cover in a market where supplies are dwindling. Recent snow and rains in Iran were at this stage perceived as being good for the country’s cumin seed crop…READ MORE

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Fresh cumin enters market

Iranian crop, growers are hoping for rain until the end of March and then a dry period throughout April to ensure good conditions for the coming harvest. Iranian cumin is at $2,600 a tonne c&f…READ MORE

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