Analysis: Indian turmeric sees strong export demand

Indian spices have been able to record strong export gains over the past five years, registering a compound annual growth rate in value of 14% in rupee terms and 5% in US dollar terms – even though the quantities exported have not shown commensurate increase. The huge local demand for turmeric has forced India to […]

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Policy change badly impacts turmeric market

The central Indian government’s demonetisation measures had an adverse affect on liquidity in the country’s turmeric market. The company noted in a November 30 that the major markets remained closed in the last few days due to low arrivals. There are quality issues with the carry-forward stock and these problems include insect damage and dark […]

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Indian turmeric prices show marginal recovery

This was mainly due to low arrivals of quality stock and strong demand for the festival season. Sowing is complete across all turmeric origins in India and the total area to turmeric is expected to be 20% higher than that of last year…READ MORE

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Turmeric Sowing Increased in Telangana

In Telangana State, Turmeric sowing reported week ending 28-09-2016, around 45633 hectares as compared to last year same period 40830 hectares, normal in season 48083 hectares. Turmeric crop is in vegetative stage to flowering stage. Warangal districts reported highest 12030 hectares compared to last year 7558 hectares, Nizamabad 11754 hectares, Adilabad 7135 hectares compared to last […]

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Turmeric prices edge upwards on very low arrivals

Indian turmeric sowing in Telangana progressed to about 45,633 hectares (40,830 ha last year during the same period) and Andhra Pradesh completed 14,304 ha (15,405 ha). Turmeric sowing in Karnataka and Maharashtra is almost over and the area is expected to be 15-20% more than that of last year…READ MORE

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Weak domestic demand drags turmeric prices lower

Indian turmeric prices continued to decline by around 6-7% in the last two weeks to September 8 on sluggish domestic demand even though export demand remains good. Turmeric from Sangli, Desi and Kadappa was listed at INR82-86/kg and that from…READ MORE

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Turmeric Sowing Update 2016-17

In Telangana State, Turmeric sowing reported week ending 29/06/2016, around 17784 hectares as compared to last year same period 19682 hectares, normal in season 48083 hectares. In Andhra Pradesh, till 29/06/2016 week ending Turmeric sowing complete around 287 hectares as compared to last year 781 hectares. Normal area in season around 19059 hectares. Good monsoon […]

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Indian turmeric prices look steady to bearish

In May, turmeric arrivals in Tamil Nadu amounted to 1,550 tonnes by the date of the report, while those in Andhra Pradesh were at 3,300 tonnes. Arrivals in Maharashtra had reached 3,000 tonnes. Pre-monsoon showers in some growing areas across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and overall better monsoon predictions pulled back bullish momentum temporarily.…READ MORE

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Turmeric shows slight price correction in April

Indian turmeric showed a marginal price correction of 3-4% during April, with limited trading days and selective buying. There has been a decline in Indian supplies for three consecutive years, with overall stocking interest and good Indian demand on any price dips set to support turmeric price levels this year…READ MORE

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