Indonesian Spices January 2024

Friday 26 th Jan 2024
General: IDR has weakened considerably this week and made exports more viable. But the disparity continues. How long will this last is anybody’s guess. It is raining heavily at the origins. We will gradually get more clarity on the crop situation and keep updating you accordingly.

Cloves: Indonesian Clove is gradually taking the centerstage while Madagascar offers are getting fewer by the day. After three years of crop failure, it looks like this year we should witness a reasonably good crop. There were about 4 months of extreme summer, with temperature touching almost 40 degrees Celsius. Thereafter, rains have started past one month. This could be an ideal situation for a good crop. In a month or so, we should start getting fresh arrivals. Crop is localized, to the extent that while one village has harvest, the adjacent one does not have one. Hence, it is difficult to say at this point what will be the total crop. And for sure the levels will not go down to that of 2020.

Price indication U$ 9,500

 Mace: Demand is rising, and so is the local price. A harvest is expected now, but heavy rains and poor weather conditions have made picking and drying more difficult. If rain continues for long, we will witness too many Brokens and Off Grades. In addition to that, movement of cargo from origin to destination has become very difficult. Vessel delays are common.

Price indications:
Mace Grade A: $18,500/MT (PP)
Mace Grade B: $18,000/MT (PP)
Mace Papua HPS: $18,000/MT (PP)
Mace Off Grades: $13,000/MT (PP)

 Nutmegs: Same as Mace.

Price Indications:
Nutmegs ABCD: $7900/MT (Jute)
Nutmegs SS (EU): $9000/MT (PP)
Nutmegs BWP (No Guarantees): $5000/MT (PP) 


 Long Pepper: Past two months, there was an acute shortage. Now that rains have arrived, there will be fruiting, but maturity will come only after about 2 months.

Price Indications:
Long Pepper A: $5750/MT (Jute)
Long Pepper B: $5500/MT (Jute) 

 Turmeric & Cubebs: Season is over, and old stocks are coming out now which are high in price.



Soumen Pt. Mahalaya Agri Corp Surabaya, Indonesia

Cloves Indonesian Crop

Indonesian Clove is gradually taking the centerstage while Madagascar offers are getting fewer by the day.
After three years of crop failure, it looks like this year we should witness a reasonably good crop.
There were about 4 months of extreme summer, with temperature touching almost 40 degrees Celsius. Thereafter, rains have started past one month. This could be an ideal situation for a good crop.
In a month or so, we should start getting fresh arrivals.
Crop is localized, to the extent that while one village has harvest, the adjacent one does not have one. Hence, it is difficult to say at this point what will be the total crop. And for sure the levels will not go down to that of 2020.

Price indication around U$ 9,500

Soumen Pt. Mahalaya Agri Corp Surabaya, Indonesia 

IPC MARKET REPORT 33/23, 07 - 11 August 2023

 

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

August 11th 2023

The pepper market this week showed a mix response with only Malaysian local white pepper price reported with a decrease.

The Indian pepper price continued to be reported with an increasing trend since mid-July. The increase could be contributed to the upcoming festival season in India which resulted in an increased demand for black pepper.

Both local and international prices for Indonesia reported with an increasing trend this week as some areas in Lampung reported to start harvesting.

Only Malaysian local white pepper reported with a decreasing trend this week. Whilst, the others reported stable and unchanged.

The local price for Sri Lankan pepper continued to be reported with an increasing trend for the last four (4) weeks.

The Vietnamese local price continued to be reported with an increasing trend since last week. Whilst, the Vietnamese international price remained stable and unchanged as the market was quiet. 

CLOVES MARKET REPORT MAY 31, 2021

 

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A few months ago, we have heard vague news of lower output of Indonesian cloves which have now turned into a reality.
It resulted a spike in prices by 20-30% in a span of 2 weeks.

Indonesia experiencing one of the bad crop seasons due to excessive rains for the last several months (up until now).
Small islands are reporting crop size as low as 25%, while the arrival at big island is negligibleand several news of 50-60% crop damaged at big and major cloves producing islands.

Jawa Island normally has its crops in May - July, however, this year, there has been no report of new cloves in the producing regions. Even though cloves from Jawa are mainly for the consumption of cigarette companies, bad output from Jawa adds more pressure to the cigarette companies to buy whatever cloves are available in the market, including the Lal Pari cloves which are usually for export.

Realizing this dreadful fact of lower output, large and medium kretek companies introduced a high opening prices to procure material as much as possible.
However, traders and farmers who are very aware of the situation declined to supply at their asking levels.
This made factories increase their prices more.
Many farmers and holders prefer to hold for better prices in coming time.

India which is the second biggest consumer of cloves is facing extreme difficulty in finding replacement at lower levels.
Hence, prices at spot market are rising on daily basis.
Three to five months more of supply vacuum at destination markets such as India and elsewhere may result more hike in spot prices.

Crop of 3000-4000 tons from Comoros Island shall start in the month of July.
According to sources, Chinese who sold their excess stock from China to
Indonesia and Singapore are now very active in Comoros market to procure as
much as possible in the beginning of the season.

Zanzibar produces 4000 tons, and we may see similar number this year as well
in July. We do not have more information except some issues on quality of
cloves last year and those disputes remain unresolved .

A very small remaining quantity of Brazil cloves is being offered in the range of
8500-9000. Their new crop shall start in November/December.

Sri Lanka is at end of their crop and has quickly adjusted their prices with the
international levels.

Madagascar may bring some relief in supply (not necessarily in prices) when
they harvest their new crop in the month of September/October. At this stage,
crop is expected to be decent.

Observation & Analysis

*There is no major source of supply of cloves till Sept/Oct.

*Spot prices at destination markets or centers may rise further till lower prices cargo arrives.

*Other less consuming markets seem to be very active as well.

*Speculative activity is also pushing prices to some extent.

*However, this time, it is more of an economic theory of supply and demand that is playing its
role to bring prices at equilibrium levels.

*In 2011, due to lower production in Indonesia, market touched historically high and Indonesia bought cloves from many parts of the world.
2021 crop is substantially and sharply down as well.

Can 2011 situation repeat itself in 2021?

IPC PEPPER MKT REPORT No. 09/21, 22 - 26 February 2021

 

LOCAL MARKET REPORT

Market this week showed a mixed response with only Indonesia was reported with a decrease. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported with an increase of 2% when compared to the previous week, averaging at USD 4,545 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with 1% deficit respectively when compared to the previous week, averaging at USD 2,442 per Mt for black pepper and USD 4,424 per Mt for white pepper. The decrease of Indonesia's pepper could be contributed to the weakening of Indonesia Rupiah against the US Dollar (IDR 14,129 @ USD 1), recording a 1% depreciation. Malaysia black and white pepper were reported stable, averaging at USD 2,492 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,962 per Mt for white pepper. As market resume after T?t Holiday, Viet Nam black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 3% and 8% respectively as compared to the previous week, averaging at USD 2,246 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,302 per Mt for white pepper. Sri Lanka black p epper was reported with an increase of 2% as compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 2,682 per Mt.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET REPORT

International market was also reported with a mixed response as India black pepper was reported with the same increase of 2% when compared to the previous week, averaging at USD 4,822 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with 1% deficit respectively when compared to the previous week, averaging at USD 2,955 per Mt for black pepper and USD 5,164 per Mt for white pepper. Malaysia black and white pepper were reported stable and unchanged. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported with an increase of 6%, 6% and 5% respectively as opposed to the previous week, averaging at USD 3,075 per Mt, USD 3,156 per Mt and USD 4,170 per Mt respectively.

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON PEPPER MARKET

 

 

October,22  2020

After a relative quiet and dull season for pepper, the sting seems to be in the tail. We would like to bring you up to speed for the 3 most important pepper exporting countries.

Vietnam
We already noticed that pepper gardens were neglected by the farmers due to the low prices of the recent years. The outlook for 2021 was that we would face a lower crop yield. Mother nature worsoned the situation significantly. Recent heavy rainfall and storms in Vietnam created quite some damage. We have received several reports on land slides in the pepper growing areas. As a result we see buyers stepping in in order to secure requirements. Most active at the moment are Chinese importers of pepper. New crop is still 3-4 months away.

Brazil
In between crops. New crop is expected be delayed by several weeks and foreseen to be ready for shipment in December only. As reported earlier consensus is found in the expectation that the 2020/2021 crop will be substantial lower by about 40% for the same reason as we found in Vietnam: at current price levels farmers have no interest in investing and mainting their gardens on these low price levels.

Indonesia
In Indonesia we have seen the result of poor maintenance this season already. The output for as well black as white pepper was much lower than previous seasons. With relatively high prices compared to other countries of origin, exports were backed by loyal buyers for specifically Lampong and Muntok pepper. However since last week we spot an interesting situation. Chinese importers have stepped up their buying; mainly for Muntok white pepper. Available quantities are decreasing rapidly. Market is firming up fast.
In general we also see the trend of freight rates increasing for shipments from Asia. 

 

 

MARKET REPORT - CLOVES

Comoros small crop of about 1500-2000 mts is almost sold, indications from that origin at $ 4650
Madagascar new crop in October is likely to be much smaller than last year, around 8000 mts, price for the same will start by middle October, 2020.
Indonesia has a good crop and is having steady demand from Middle East and Africa. The colour this year is not as good as all years . Current price indication is USD $ 4500/- PMT
Brazil's last year cloves crop was big, hence we estimat this year's crop will be a small one.
 

Currently, India and Indonesian cigarette companies are not active in the market, which is reflecting the existing weak sentiment in the market. As and when either of these markets become active, we may see firm tendency.

Sri Lanka
Srilanka crop starting in November expected to be above average.from reports from farmers it's anticipated to be around 2500-3000 tons, if weather conditions are favourable till harvest.
Harvesting begins in mid November and offers expected in mid December.
Quantity of oven dry LAL PARI will exceed last year as more and more farmers and traders installing more ovens.
Current prices are high compared to other origins due to lack of materials or rather poor arrivals, therefore there is no selling pressure on the side of farmers and traders.
But once the new crop arrival starts we can expect the prices to match the demand.

 

IPC MKT REPORT No. 38/20, 14 - 18 September 2020

 

 

MARKET REPORT

Market this week was reported positively. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported with an increase of 2% as compared to the previous week to an average of USD 4,428 per Mt. Indonesia black and white peppers were reported with an increase of 3% and 2% respectively when compared to the previous week at an average of USD 1,951 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,800 per Mt for white pepper. The increase of Indonesia pepper could be contributed to the increase of demand while the stock was limited despite new product coming to the market. Malaysia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 1% respectively as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,420 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,807 per Mt for white pepper. Furthermore, Viet Nam black and white peppers in local market were reported stable with a marginal increase, averaging at USD 2,013 per Mt for black pepper and USD 2,831 per Mt for white pepper. Sri Lanka black pepper was reported with an increase of 2% as compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 3,123 per Mt while China white pepper was reported stable and unchanged.

International market showed with a similar positive outlook. India black pepper was reported with the same 2% increase as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,700 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 2% respectively as opposed to the previous week at an average of USD 2,386 per Mt for black pepper and USD 4,457 per Mt for white pepper. Malaysia black and white pepper continued to be reported stable and unchanged. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white peppers were reported with an increase of 1% respectively when compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,500 Per Mt, USD 2,581 per Mt, and USD 4,020 per Mt respectively. China white pepper was reported stable and unchanged.

 

 

VIETNAM PEPPER MARKET UPDATE 8TH SEPTEMBER 2020 – WEEK 37

 

 

According to the estimate of the Import and Export Department, pepper exports in August reached 18 thousand tons, worth $ 45 million, down 0.1% in volume but up 0.3% in value compared to July. Compared to 8/2019 decreased 4.6% in volume and 3% in value.

In the first 8 months of 2020, pepper exports reached 203 thousand tons, worth $ 445 million, down 7.4% in volume and 19.9% in value over the same period in 2019.

In August, the average export price of pepper was estimated at 2,500 USD/ton, an increase of 0.4% compared to July and an increase of 1.6% compared to August 2019.

In the first 8 months of 2020, the average export price of pepper was estimated at 2,198 USD/ton, down 13.5% over the same period in 2019.

Market opening this week with firmer trend due to good demand from EU after long vacation. USA showing many interesting to cover fourth quarter 2020 and first quarter 2021 shipment but we heard Vietnam exporters withraw or have not give any discounting on the price. China we foreseen will back again very soon to cover enough stock 2020 after only booked 1.240 tons in August. Vietnam farmer will walk with deliberate step and not hurry to offer when their stock has reduced remarkable. 

Indonesia White pepper up daily and very less offer due to poor crop. Black Pepper is moving up and less offer is predictable.

Brazil Market firm/up tone and less offer when exporters prefer to cover short position. We heard crop maybe affected due to farmer not take care much in Para crop and density of pepper is lower than expectation.  

 

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VIETNAM SPICES MARKET UPDATE 17TH AUGUST 2020 – WEEK 34

 

PEPPER
Last week, the pepper market increased about 2% with demand from China and the Middle East. The USA still shows a relatively small demand and only accepts to buy long time shipment orders while almost Vietnam exporters hesitate or withdraw. The EU is on holiday so demand continues to be quiet. We hope the market will be better next time when some countries reopen again.  In addition, Russian have found vaccines/India and the USA are also testing many vaccines in the final stage. Hope everyone/all of the world will be healthy, starting a new business cycle soon.

Current weather in Vietnam; After fluctuating and flooding, the weather is currently well evaluated in key pepper areas such as Daknong & Daklak. Impacts of the 2021 pepper crop are likely to be low in these two key provinces. We will send more information after the survey next October.

 Indonesia; According to the information received, the heavy rain and flood took place on a large scale, so the crop heavily affected both black and white pepper. Currently Indonesian prices are at a very high level with a reference price of $ 2,550 – 2,650 LASTA and $ 4,150 for FAQ white pepper.

 Brazil; Currently, it still offers competitively, but mainly delivered in quarter 4/2020

 

CASSIA
Heavy rain and flooding happen in the largest cinnamon area in Vietnam. Therefore, the harvest for the 2020 crop is affected and the price of cinnamon is likely to remain stable as demand from EU/USA/India/Bangladesh still supports the market.

 

STAR ANISE
The amount of inventory is still tight. The price is expected to be stable or increase in the coming time.

 

 

 

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IPC PEPPER REPORT No. 33/20, 10 - 14 August 2020

 

LOCAL MARKET

Market this week showed a mixed response with only Indonesia black pepper was reported with a decrease. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported with an increase of 1% when compared to previous week at an average of USD 4,199 per Mt. Indonesia black pepper was reported with 4% deficit as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 2,026 per Mt whilst Indonesia white pepper was reported stable averaging at USD 3,478 per Mt. The decrease of Indonesia black pepper price could be contributed to the harvest season currently ongoing, thus, pushing down the local price. Malaysia black and white peppers in local market were reported stable with a marginal increase at an average of USD 2,387 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,754 per Mt for white pepper. Furthermore, Viet Nam black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 2% and 5% respectively when compared to the previous week averaging at USD 1,995 per Mt for black pepper and USD 2,829 per Mt for white pepper. Sr i Lanka black pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 2,864 per Mt.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET

International market also showed a mixed response as only India origin was reported with an increase. India black pepper was reported with the same increase of 1% when compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,466 per Mt. Indonesia black pepper was reported with 4% deficit when compared to the previous week at an average of USD 2,472 per Mt whilst Indonesia white pepper was reported steady averaging at USD 4,098 per Mt. Malaysia black and white pepper were reported stable and unchanged. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported stable with a marginal increase averaging at USD 2,430 per Mt, USD 2,511 per Mt and USD 3,950 per Mt respectively. 

 

 

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GLOBAL PEPPER PRICES ON AN UPWARD TREND

 
Kochi  August 12, 2020

Pepper prices have started moving up globally, thanks to increased buying activities in the international markets.

Sri Lankan pepper prices was up by $400 per tonne, touching $3300-3500, while the rates of Vietnam, Indonesia and Brazil are also reporting an increase of $300-400 per tonne. Overall, there is a surge in procurement globally, said Kishore Shamji of Kishor Spices.
The Indian domestic market is also reported to be active in view of the ensuing festival demand. All sections of the trade are in a mood to cover their requirements as they are not expecting any downward price trend in the near future, he said.

The Kochi market was up by ₹1 per kg at Rs315 per kg for ungarbled on Wednesday and the farming community appears to be holding the crop, anticipating a further rise in prices, Shamji said. This is evident from the arrivals in the market, which was only at seven tonnes. The prices of Karnataka pepper are reported to be higher than Kerala due to good demand for bolder berries.

Moreover, heavy rains and landslides in the high ranges has hampered truck movement, bringing pepper to the market. Since the market is witnessing a good demand, he said the prices are expected to go up.

IPSTA Black pepper rates.
MG1 – ₹335 ; UNG-₹315 ; 500 G/L – ₹305 ; Arrival/Off-take – 7 tonnes

* Today:
1 USD = 74.8315 INR


V.Sajeev Kumar  for
Thehindubusinessline.com

 

 

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IPC PEPPER REPORT No. 31/20, 27 - 31 July 2020

LOCAL MARKET 

As the Moslem around the world celebrates the Eid Al-Adha Mubarak 1441 H amid the global pandemic of Corona Virus, Market this week showed mixed response with a rather positive outlook as only Viet Nam origin recording a decrease. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,122 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 8% and 5% respectively as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,193 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,426 per Mt for white pepper. The increase of Indonesia pepper could be contributed to the increase of demand as well as the strengthening of Indonesian Rupiah against US Dollar (IDR 14,593 @ USD 1), an appreciation by 1% recorded. Malaysia black and white peppers in local market were reported with an increase of 1% respectively when compared to the previous week at an average of USD 2,301 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,655 per Mt for white pepper. Furthermore, Viet Nam black and white pepper were reported with 3% deficit respectively when compared to the previous week averaging at USD 1,970 per Mt for black pepper and USD 2,745 per Mt for white pepper. Sri Lanka black pepper was reported with a significant increase of 8% as compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 2,858 per Mt. China white pepper was reported stable and unchanged.

INTERNATIONAL  MARKET

International market was reported with a more positive outlook. India black pepper was reported with the same increase of 1% as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,390 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 7% and 5% respectively as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,665 per Mt for black pepper and USD 4,044 per Mt for white pepper. Malaysia black pepper was reported with an increase of 2% when compared to the previous week at an average of USD 3,609 per Mt whilst Malaysia white pepper was reported stable. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper as well as China white pepper continued to be reported stable and unchanged.

US market this week was reported with the increase of price of black as well as white pepper nevertheless buyers held on to source from producing origins. Muntok white pepper for CF August/September was reported at USD 4.600 per Mt.

VIETNAM PEPPER MARKET UPDATE 27TH JULY 2020 – WEEK 31

 

 

Viet Nam
According to preliminary data of Vietnam Customs, pepper exports in June 2020 reached only 20,449 tons, less 9,902 tons, a sharp decrease of 32.62% compared to the previous month and down 10,236 tons, or 33.36% less than the same period last year 2019. The pepper export turnover in June reached $47.17 million, down $13.74 million, or 22.55% down from the May 2020 and down $28.04 million, or 37.28% compared to the same period last year.

Accumulated export volume of pepper in the first 6 months of 2020 reached 166,812 tons, down 10,046 tons, or 5.68% compared to the export volume in the first 6 months of 2019.

The average export price in June 2020 reached $2,306/ton, up 14.95% compared to the average export price of May 2020.

The same export, Vietnam imported a sharp decrease compared with 2019 when total quantity only 14,899 tons of pepper, including 11,283 tons of black pepper and 3,616 tons of white pepper. Compared to the same period in 2019, import volume decreased by 34.3%. Vietnam imports pepper mainly from Brazil, Indonesia and Cambodia. In which, the import from Brazil was 100% black pepper with 5,802 tons, down 34.9%; imports from Indonesia reached 5,528 tons (of which 2,057 tons were black pepper and 3,471 tons were white pepper), down 50.4% over the same period.

Until July 20th, 2020, Vietnam exported 9,942 tons of pepper and is forecast to export 16 - 17,000 tons in this month, bringing the total export volume in the first 7 months reached 183,812 tons (first 7 month 2019 exported 203.737 tons).

Pepper market in week 30^th 2020 has increased slightly by 2% compared to week 29. The main reason is that exporters focus on covering raw material to ensure time shipment has been done before.

In general, demand in week 30^th more than week 29^th when many different countries have gradually increased production again after a long time restrained due to Covid 19 (especially EU/India). Demand is still quite slow but many requests from the EU/US for long shipment orders from Q4/2020 until the end of 2021.

The market is still quite sensitive and the price trend is likely to be quite stable in the near future.

 Brazil
Almost the same previous week when only possible to offer very limited quantities but not for prompt shipment. Delivery time is mostly in September/October as a seller option. We can foresee Vietnam exporters will not be hedging raw material from Brazil from now.

 Indonesia
Currently harvesting but less offered. Prices are still higher than Vietnam both black and white pepper especially muntok white pepper.

VIETNAM MARKET UPDATE 1ST JULY 2020 – WEEK 27

JULY 1st ,  2020

Viet Nam;

The pepper market uptrend again with 45$ increase in the first day of July after falling in the past week. Despite the negative information and lower oversea demand compared to the previous months. However, in June, Vietnamese also exported roughly 24,000 tons, bringing the total pepper exported in the first 6 months of 2020 to reach 171,115 tons (6 months of 2019; 180,276 tons). With the commitment was done, we will not be surprised if the export volume in July, 2020 to reach 18-20,000 tons at least, bringing the total export volume in the first 7 months of 2020 to approximately 190,000 tons. An impressive figure when total production of 2020 pepper crop is assessed to decrease by 15-20% compared to the 2019 crop.

Some other information for reference;

- Export in the last 6 months of 2017 (July to December); 89,529 tons

- Export in the last 6 months of 2018 (July to December);  103,737 tons

- Export in the last 6 months of 2019 (July to December); 106,727 tons

- Let's wait and see how many tons will be exported in the last 6 months of 2020

Although China's demand is currently low, they almost do not participate in pepper much over 5 weeks. However, the current price remains stable and it will be difficult to reduce in the near future due to stock coming too tight. Prices are still low and farmers are not willing to sell more when market correction. If the price is reduced, farmers immediately offer to drip and stop offering.

Brazil;

Currently, Brazil stock finished now and cannot offer immediate shipment. The second crop of Brazil will start in end August/early September, so it can only be offered during September onwards 2020 shipment. However, it is likely that Brazilian exporters have already sold about 15 - 20% of the new crop in advance and will prefer to cover from farmers first instead of continuing to offer further shipment.

Indonesia;

We heard heavy rains and strong wind continuously so maybe delays in harvesting until beginning August. Prices are not attractive to the farmer and the 2020 crop may reduce production. Crop 2020 expected to export is very small with about 17-20,000 tons so farmers/exporters will not hurry to offer.

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INDONESIA CLOVES MKT INFORMATION

June25/2020

COVID cases are increasing by the day and there is no sign of plateau yet.
Currently there are about 48000 official cases with around 2500 deaths. Mind you, these are “official” statistics.
Meanwhile, due to the Dollar weakening and Fiscal Stimulus, IDR is getting stronger.
It went up all the way to 13900 and currently hovering around 14200 levels against the Dollar. Basically, a correction of about 7% in the short term and 14% in the Medium Term!

Island wise lockdown is still in force, although the new normal is underway in cities like Jakarta.
As a result of this, container, cargo as well as labor availability remains as a challenge.

Cloves:
Arrivals haven’t started yet.
Contrary to the belief of many that Indonesia will have another big crop like last year, it seems that it is not as big as was initially expected.
Making matters worse, there is an acute crisis of Labor.
Thumb rule is, at any growing area of Clove, there are more tree than people to pick the cloves. As a result of this, Clove owners tend to outsource people from adjoining islands during the picking season.
Now that most of the islands are following their self-imposed exile or 14 days of Quarantine, there is a strong possibility that net availability of cloves will remain low even at the peak season.
We also heard that one of the big boys has either started to purchase or will start soon. But the
exact time and quantity is difficult to predict.

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CASSIA MKT UPDATE JUNE 20, 2020

20-Jun-20

The March cassia crop (the main crop) ended more than a month ago.
Due to Covid pandemic, transactions in March-April was bleak, but since May the orders have increased and factories have been active in collecting goods to perform the signed contracts.

Cassia is no longer in farmers now, local traders also sold nearly all their stock to factories.
Currently, the amount of cassia, especially cigarette cassia have started to be scarce, the price of split cassia, broken cassia have increased by USD 200-300/ton compared to the price of early June.

The prices of cigarette cassia in factories are very different.
Some factories offer a little higher than the price in early June, possibly because they have collected more goods. But there are factories offering cigarette cassia very high, more than USD 300-400/ton compared to the average price in early June.

The market of Vietnamese cigarette cassia during last 2 years is quite good, high demand due to Indonesia price which are much higher than Vietnamese prices, so buyers turn to Vietnam.

It is expected that in coming time, price of cassia will continue to be stressful, especially for cigarette cassia, when the demand in countries recover after the pandemic while inventories are not much, the new cassia crop (subsidiary crop) will be available in Nov-Dec.

As in 2017/18/19, the price of cigarette cassia usually increases sharply from July to year-end. 

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IPC PEPPER MKT REPORT No. 25/20, 15 - 19 June 2020

19 June 2020

LOCAL MARKET REPORT
Market this week showed mixed response with a rather negative outlook. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported with 1% deficit as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,141 per Mt. Indonesia black pepper was reported with an increase of 2% as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,182 per Mt. The increase of Indonesia pepper could be contributed to the increase of demand while the stocks were limited. In local currency, the price of Indonesia black pepper increased to an average of IDR 31,000 per Kg from IDR 30,000 per Kg in previous week. As this week Indonesia Rupiah depreciated by 1% against US Dollar, Indonesia white pepper was reported with a 1% deficit as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 3,132 per Mt. Malaysia black and white pepper in local market were reported with an increase of 4% and 2% respectively as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 1,834 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,205 per Mt for white pepper. Furt hermore, Viet Nam black pepper was reported with 3% deficit as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,135 per Mt whilst Viet white pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 3,066 per Mt. Sri Lanka black pepper was reported with 1% deficit when compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 2,689 per Mt. China white pepper was reported stable and unchanged.
INTERNATIONAL  MARKET
International market showed a similar trend as the local market. India black pepper was reported with the same 1% deficit as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,404 per Mt. Indonesia black pepper was reported with an increase of 2% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,657 per Mt whilst Indonesia white pepper was reported with 1% deficit as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 3,721 per Mt. Contrary to the local market, internationally Malaysia black and white pepper were reported with 7% deficit respectively when compared to the previous week averaging at USD 3,350 per Mt for black pepper and USD 4,800 per Mt for white pepper. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported with 2%, 2% and 1% deficit respectively as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,490 per Mt, USD 2,570 per Mt and USD 3,800 per Mt respectively. China white pepper was reported stable and unchanged.
Trade activity in US market this week was reported slowing down due to instability of origin prices, financial problems and local currencies. Muntok white pepper for CF July/August was reported at USD 4.150 per Mt. 

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IPC PEPPER MKT REPORT No. 24/20, 8 - 12 June 2020

LOCAL MARKET REPORT
Market this week showed mixed response with a rather positive outlook as only Malaysia origin was reported with a decrease. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,167 per Mt. Indonesia black pepper was reported with significant increase of 11% as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 2,134 per Mt. The increase of Indonesia pepper could be contributed to the increase of demand while the stock were limited as well as the strengthening of Indonesian Rupiah against US Dollar (IDR 14,057 @ USD 1), an appreciation by 1% recorded. In local currency, the price of Indonesia black pepper increased to an average of IDR 30,000 per Kg from IDR 27,500 per Kg in previous week. Whilst, Indonesia white pepper was reported stable averaging at USD 3,166 per Mt. Malaysia black pepper was reported stable at an average of USD 1,726 per Mt whilst Malaysia white pepper was reported with slight increase of 1% when compared to the previous week at an average of USD 3,141 per Mt. Furthermore, Viet Nam black and white peppers were reported with an increase of 2% and 3% respectively as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 2,199 per Mt and USD 3,023 per Mt respectively. Sri Lanka black pepper was reported stable and was traded at an average of USD 2,722 per Mt. China white pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 4,225 per Mt locally.
INTERNATIONAL MARKET

International market showed a similar trend as the local market. India black pepper was reported with the same 1% increase as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,431 per Mt. Continuing the trend of the farm gate price, Indonesia black pepper was reported with significant increase of 10% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,605 per Mt whilst Indonesia white pepper was reported stable at an average of USD 3,761 per Mt. In response to the harvest season, Malaysia black and white pepper were reported with 2% deficit respectively when compared to the previous week averaging at USD 3,601 per Mt for black pepper and USD 5,156 per Mt for white pepper. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l was reported stable with slightly increase averaging at USD 2,540 per Mt whilst Viet Nam black pepper 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were reported with an increase of 1% respectively as opposed to the previous week at an average of USD 2,620 per Mt and USD 3,850 per Mt respectively. China white pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 4,425 per Mt internationally.

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