Cumin unmoved by supply glitches

GLOBAL cumin seed prices remain largely static as mostly slack demand nullifies the potential bullishness of continued supply problems from Iran. Trade sanctions against Iran are restricting exports from this country…READ MORE

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Political problems sowing seeds of doubt

Iran is said to have harvested a crop of up to 15,000 tonnes. However, owing to trade sanctions against the country. Iran prices ahead of their new crop arrivals which were expected in local warehouses by mid-September…READ MORE

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Cumin seed dealers think lower prices are imminent

Iranian sources were anticipating a crop of up to 15,000 tonnes, assuming the weather remained favourable over the next two to three weeks. This would imply a decent availability for export from Iran as internal demand would amount to at most 3,000 tonnes, However, it remains to be seen how supplies will flow out of […]

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Slack demand fails to drag down international cumin seed market

the prospects for Iran’s 2012 crop looked favourable after recent rains and snow. Hence, the country could be on track for a recovery in output after two disappointing years. Dealers played down suggestions that turmoil in Iran could have a major impact on the market, pointing out that Iran’s output was negligible relative to that […]

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