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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Cardamom's aroma to fade away as prices may fall 25%

Thursday, Jul 9

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI – Cardamom has been a favourite of traders up until now as it has been fetching higher prices ever since the heavy rainfall and flood in Kerala two years ago. But now with likely higher production and the COVID-19 pandemic hitting demand, cardamom growers are starting to get worried as prices are expected to fall by 25-30%.

The floods in August 2018 swept away a large chunk of cardamom plantations in Kerala, driving average prices up to a record high of 4,733 rupees per kg at the spot auctions that year. A year later, prices skyrocketed to a high of 7,000 rupees. Since then, prices have remained in a range of 1,500-3,800 rupees, against the normal range of 900-1,100 rupees.

Currently, the average price of small cardamom at the auctions is 1,500-1,600 rupees per kg.

"A higher estimated production for 2020-21 (Jul-Jun) and tepid demand due to the virulent pandemic is likely to lead to a fall in prices to around 1,000 rupees during the peak picking season," said Nishanth Varghese, manager-operations at Kochi-based Kancor Ingredients Ltd.

Traders see cardamom production in the next season at 22,000-23,000 tn, against 16,000 tn in 2019-20. However, the Spices Board of India has pegged the country's 2019-20 output at a much lower 11,230 tn.

"Major consuming centres like Delhi, Kanpur, Mumbai and Tamil Nadu are badly affected by COVID-19 so consumer demand is less. The overall consumption has also fallen because of low spending capacity, not everyone can afford it nor is it an essential item," said P.C. Punnose, chief executive officer of The Cardamom Planters Marketing Cooperative Society.

During the lockdown period, 70-75% of traders lost considerable amount of money. They had stocked up in anticipation of a further rise in prices but the pandemic has unfortunately prolonged, said Punnose.

On the trade front, buyers are in a wait-and-watch mode before making bulk purchases, fearing lower returns.

"...market players do not want to invest because the level of uncertainty following the COVID-19 outbreak is very high... prices are expected to be around 1,200 rupees in coming months," said Hemen Ruparel of Mumbai-based exporter Samex India Pvt Ltd.

Though the overall outlook for the commodity is seen bearish, likely fall in supply during the peak season and any adverse weather in the coming months would stabilise the prices, traders said.

Even though the crop condition looks good so far, fear of excess and continuous rains over the coming months may have a negative impact on the crop which is near its picking period, and this may lead to downgrade of qualitative and quantitative estimates, said Varghese.

Currently, the first round of picking has started in Kerala and new crop of cardamom is arriving in small quantities at auctions. The quantity will increase in August and the second round of picking will start in September.

"Rains have just started two days ago. It's late by over a month. Cardamom needs rain... it's the main important factor. Dams, rivers are not getting filled. We genuinely have to wait till August to be sure. Crop is expected to be good but again if heavy rains occur, there will be damage," said Anjo T. Jose, executive director of Mas Enterprises.

After markets reopened and auctions resumed, stockists started offloading old stocks and are holding only 15-20% of carryover stocks from the previous season.

Although traders have made space for the new season's crop, they will also look for opportunities to make the most of a good turn in prices, if that happens.

"If prices fall more and there is some unexpected weather adversity, then we will hold stocks and wait for prices to rise," said Joseph Kattakkayam, a grower based in south India.

Being a labour-intensive crop, movement of migrant labourers to their hometowns has become another cause of headache for planters. Labourers from Tamil Nadu might also not come due to inter-state travel restrictions. This may lead to restricted arrivals during Aug-Sep, the peak harvest season, traders said.

On the flip side, this could be good news for consumers, especially for lower income households, as the aromatic spice may finally become affordable this festival season. 

By Preeti Bhagat and Kavita Desai
Edited by Maheswaran Parameswaran
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EXPORT OF PEPPER BY BRAZIL

June 26/2020
Brazil, known as one of the major pepper producing countries known for its Black Pepper, is reported to have a more competitive price as opposed to other origins. In recent year, Brazil has also surpassed Indonesia as the second largest pepper producer in the world with estimated quantity of 80,000 Mt in 2019. Brazil's increase of production could be contributed to the output of the first harvest of new plantation planted in 2017. Brazil, had also managed to take the second largest pepper exporter position from Indonesia in 2017.

In 2018, Brazil was reported to have exported a total of 72,580 Mt of pepper from which 99.8% or 72,456 Mt of it comprised of whole pepper and 0.2% or 124 Mt of it ground pepper. Brazil on average exported a total of 6,048 Mt per month in 2018 which peaked in November with 12,791 Mt. The highest pepper export in November was due to pepper harvest in Brazil during September-November. The total revenue of Brazil's export of pepper in 2018 was reported to be as high as USD 194.9 Million. Thus, recording the average price of the total pepper exported by Brazil at USD 2,687 per Mt for whole pepper and USD 1,952 per Mt for ground pepper.

Year 2019 saw an increase in term of quantity of pepper exported by Brazil. Brazil was reported to have exported a total of 84,676 Mt of which 99.9% or 84,607 Mt of it comprised of whole pepper and 0.1% or 68 Mt of it ground pepper, recording an increase of 17% when compared with 2018. The average export of pepper by Brazil in 2019 was reported to be at 7,056 Mt per month which peaked in October with 11,119 Mt.

Although increasing in terms of quantity, Brazil's revenue from pepper export was reported with a decrease by 8% as compared to the previous year to a total of USD 179.6 Million. Thus, recording an average price of the total pepper exported by Brazil at USD 2,121 per Mt for whole pepper and USD 1,766 per Mt for ground pepper or a decrease by 21% and 10% respectively as compared to 2018.

As of May 2020, Brazil was reported to have exported a total of 42,813 Mt which 99.8% or 42,741 Mt of it comprised of whole pepper and 0.2% or 72 Mt of it ground pepper. Thus, recording an increase of 8% when compared to the same period in 2019. As of May 2020, the total revenue of pepper export by Brazil was reported to have reached USD 82.0 Million, recording a decrease by 4% as compared to the same period in 2019. The average price of the total pepper exported by Brazil as of May 2020 was reported at USD 1,917 per Mt for whole pepper and USD 1,062 per Mt for ground pepper.

Pepper from Brazil is widely traded in America, Africa, Asia and European countries. As of May 2020, Brazil's top 5 Country of destinations for its pepper were reported to be United States of America with 5,911 Mt (an increase of 25% as compared to the same period in 2019), Morocco with 5,041 Mt (an increase of 73%), Viet Nam with 4,323 Mt (a decrease of 0.1%), Germany with 4,091 Mt (a decrease of 11%) and Egypt with 3,830 Mt (an increase of 66%). 

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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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IPC REPORTS - EXPORT OF PEPPER BY UNITED KINGDOM

JUNE 15, 2020
The United Kingdom of Great Britain, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) is a sovereign country located off the north-western coast of the European mainland. United Kingdom actively imports pepper from various pepper producing countries for domestic consumption or for re-export.
In 2018, United Kingdom was reported to have imported a total of 12,185 Mt which 34% of it comprised of whole pepper. In the following year, United Kingdom's import of pepper increased by 8%, totaling at 13,121 Mt. The ratio of United Kingdom's import and export during 2018-January 2020 are 14:1, 13:1 and 8:1 respectively. In January 2020, United Kingdom was reported to have imported a total of 1,152 Mt of which 140 Mt went for re-export purposes. The top five countries of origins of United Kingdom pepper both for whole and ground as of January 2020 were reported to be Viet Nam with 563 Mt, Netherlands with 180 Mt, India with 124 Mt, France with 84 Mt and China with 82 Mt.
In 2018, United Kingdom was reported to have exported a total of 847 Mt of pepper which 40% or 338 Mt of it comprised of whole pepper and 60% or 509 Mt of it ground pepper. United Kingdom on average exported a total of 71 Mt per month in 2018 which peaked in August with 118 Mt. The total revenue of United Kingdom's export of pepper in 2018 was reported to be as high as USD 8.9 Million. Thus, recording the average price of the total pepper exported by United Kingdom at USD 10,750 per Mt for whole pepper and USD 10,407 per Mt for ground pepper.
Year 2019 saw an increase in term of quantity of pepper exported by United Kingdom. United Kingdom was reported to have exported a total of 981 Mt of which 47% or 458 Mt of it comprised of whole pepper and 53% or 523 Mt of it ground pepper, recording an increase of 16% when compared with 2018. The average export of pepper by United Kingdom in 2019 was reported to be at 82 Mt per month which peaked in July with 110 Mt. Although increasing in terms of quantity, United Kingdom's revenue from pepper export was reported with a decrease by 11% as compared to the previous year to a total of USD 7.9 Million. Thus, recording an average price of the total pepper exported by United Kingdom at USD 7,247 per Mt for whole pepper and USD 8,924 per Mt for ground pepper or a decrease by 33% and 14% respectively as compared to 2018.
As of January 2020, United Kingdom was reported to have exported a total of 140 Mt which 73% or 102 Mt of it comprised of whole pepper and 27% or 38 Mt of it ground pepper. Thus, recording an increase of 53% when compared to the same period in 2019. As of January 2020, the total revenue of pepper export by United Kingdom was reported to have reached USD 732,000, recording an increase of 8% as compared to the same period in 2019. The average price of the total pepper exported by United Kingdom as of January 2020 was reported at USD 3,803 per Mt for whole pepper and USD 9,052 per Mt for ground pepper.
Pepper from United Kingdom is mostly traded in European countries. As of January 2020, United Kingdom's top 5 Country of destinations for its pepper were reported to be Netherlands with 80 Mt (an increase of 53 Mt as compared to the same period in 2019), Ireland with 14 Mt (a decrease of 35%), Germany with 11 Mt (a decrease of 45%), United States of America with 7 Mt (an increase of 5 Mt) and France with 5 Mt (an increase of 45%). The decrease of export to Germany was the result of Germany directly imported pepper from producing country such as India (an increase of 22% or 16 Mt as compared to the same period in 2019). 

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VIETNAM - PEPPER MARKET UPDATE 15TH JUNE - WEEK 25

Pepper market week 24 was down in value of about 2.7% due to a collectors in Daksong (main pepper area) which has lost liquidity and unable to pay deeply in debts.

This cause to a lots of farmers/middlemans in a panic and forced to close the consignment of goods at other collectors warehouse to recover cash to avoid the risk of consignment, causing the price to drop quickly by 2.5% in 1-2 days (the material from 55,000 VND has dropped sharply about VND 53,500 as of today).

After the shock reduction, the market seems to have regained its balance and the upward trend/stable continues to be clearly shown by the increasing demand from oversea importers during the past week. Despite difficulties due to Covid - 19, the new price level has been firmly established because good demand from the EU/ASIA market.

Through a quick survey in raw material area, we would like to briefly outline the situation as follows;

-  Vietnam's inventory is still large. However, the current inventory is scattered from many different person such as;

+ Farmer households (estimated to hold 15-20% of inventory). We assess this stock has no selling pressure as it is concentrated among the wealthiest households. Farmers can stockpiling if prices go down. Its as frozen stock already.

+ Top 10 big exporters keeping around 25,000 tons. Other exporters around 10.000 tons more. Total exporters keeping 30,000 - 35,000 tons (We do not know how much quantity has been sold)

+ Four large domestic agents are holding about 20,000 tons at least.

+ Total exported within fitst 5 months 2020 reach 148.000 tons.

Therefore, regardless of the number of pepper crop production in Vietnam 2020, currently total quantity offering for export is not much available in the last 6 months of 2020.

- Its not much difference in the situation of the new crop 2021 such as drought or heavy rain, and there are also favorable weather areas and disadvantages… However, the main point is many farmers neglect and do not take care of pepper plantation as before because the current price is not attractive enough to take care and maintain. This may be the most important reason for a decrease in production in the coming seasons 2021.

We will have more surveys situation in August & another in October. We hope to give more useful and accurate information in the crop year 2020/2021.

Other information for reference;

- Brazil Currency fluctuations are very erratic with large amplitudes. Currently, inventory available for sale was negligible. Almost had to wait for a new crop at Para at the end of August/September.

- Indonesia It is forecasted that the crop size less by 20% and will be harvested by the end of July. Few boxes maybe available for August shipment for testing market.

- India Reopening again after long time lockdown due to Covid 19. India's market demand continues to increase compared to previous months.

- China Continued to participate in the market, but was less than in June due to the complicated situation of Covid-19. However, we expect more demand will coming in the next 1-2 weeks.

- America continued to participate in the market with orders delivered in the second half of 2020.

- Asia/EU We expect increase from the EU when other origin do not have big quantity for immediate shipment.

- Vietnam currency stronger than USD is foreseen.

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INDIAN PEPPER PRICES MAY MOVE UP ON GLOBAL TREND

 June 05, 2020

 China’s increased buying has pushed up the global pepper prices, especially in Vietnam and Indonesia, while the rates in India have seen only a marginal improvement. Domestic growers, who have not benefited from the global price trend are hoping to see higher realisations on the anticipated pick-up in demand with the easing of the lockdown.

Prices have registered double-digit increases in Vietnam and Indonesia over the past one month, while in India it went up by 1.8 per cent. According to the International Pepper Community, Vietnam prices rose 18.54 per cent at $2621 per tonne on June 4 from $2211 in May 4. Likewise, Indonesian prices also posted 14.12 per cent increase from $2088 to $2383. However, Indian prices witnessed only a marginal rise at 1.8 per cent from $4,354 to $4,434. “So far, the Indian growers have not really benefited from the recent global price rise. However, we are hoping that prices would move up in the next few weeks with a likely pick-up in demand from North India after the easing of lockdown,” said MC Kariappa, Chairman of Kodagu Planters Association. Farm gate prices have moved up from around ₹290-300 levels two months ago to around ₹315-317 per kg.

High production cost

Kishore Shamji, Coordinator of Indian Pepper, Spice Traders, Growers Consortium-Kerala Chapter, said the Indian prices, which is hovering above $4,000, is already on the higher side due to high domestic demand equivalent to production. The higher prices have benefited farmers, but the high production cost is posing a problem. The cost of production can be reduced by improving productivity.

India is expecting 60,000 tonnes of production as against 55,000 tonnes last year. It is the intrinsic value of Indian pepper that brought selected buyers from the US, Canada, and Europe, who have special preference for Malabar Black Pepper or Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold or Malabar Tellicherry Special Extra Bold, he added.

“It cannot be said that the prices of low quality pepper are rising in the international market. The prices that have dropped to $1,800 are now recovering as China becomes active and starts buying as much as the US does,” Shamji said.
However, the high piperine content of Sri Lankan pepper, which is above 10 per cent, has made the commodity from the island nation a preferred choice for the spices extraction industry after paying a premium price.

Price rise in Vietnam

Prakash Namboothiri, former president of All India Spices Exporters Forum, noted that the Vietnam pepper prices have witnessed a spike due to high buying from China and other markets because of a jump in business activities in the post-Covid situation. The Indian prices are already at 50-60 per cent higher levels than Vietnam. However, there has been a decent pick-up in Indian prices in the last couple of days.
According to him, the global pepper market last week saw some fluctuations as some speculators booked profits when the price has reached the expectation. However, the price has still increased 13.4 per cent within a week from May 25 to 31. Indian prices when compared to other origins are already 50-60 per cent higher to similar grades. India needs to work on reducing the cost of production to ensure the farmers to make more profits which should be the end benefit, he said.

Rosy outlook

An expert in the pepper sector said the absence of a domestic market has forced farmers in Vietnam and Indonesia to depend on international markets for sale at cheaper prices. The market for Indian pepper is mainly dependent on domestic demand, which is always constant. Since Indian prices are on the higher side, international buyers look for low-priced pepper. The pick-up in domestic demand is also likely to result in the inflow of pepper from countries such as Nepal and Sri Lanka.

However, the future of spices looks rosy as commodities such as pepper, ginger, and turmeric find application in immune therapy.




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VIETNAM - PEPPER MARKET UPDATE 25TH MAY - WEEK 22 - TREND IS UP

Pepper market has continuously increased this month from VND 38,000 in early May to VND 48,500 at the present. Price increase was up to 28% within 25 days and up from the bottom of 35.5% (VND 34,500) within 2 months. A jump in prices is beyond the expectation of almost all pepper producers and exporters not only in Vietnam but also worldwide. The market increased last time mainly due to the following reasons;

- After lock down due to the Covid-19 epidemic, Chinese customers returned to buy both black and white pepper in huge quantities (March and April bought above 20.000 tones and May is around above 10.000 metric tones) . In particular, white pepper is being bought by many and continuously.

- Pepper was low level and is considered to have been at the bottom already (VND 34,500 - 1,510$), so many speculators actively bought huge quantities of stock. This also contributed significantly to the price increase last time.

- Due to the Covid - 19, some countries producing and exporting pepper have been continuously restricted as harvesting, processing, freight forwarding, logistic service. This also makes pepper sometimes suddenly shortage in each different time.

- At low prices and a lot of farmers making losses, many farmers have left and do not continue to take care of pepper as the previous time, besides the weather in the pepper areas is drought. Therefore, pepper production in 2021 is maybe less than the 2020 crop.

- Many exporters sold short for long time shipments who have not covered raw material yet. They have to buy to ensure time of shipment.

- Some big oversea customers have not yet purchased enough quantity for orders in the 3rd & 4th quarters, so they continue to participate in the market in the coming month.

- At present, the situation in Vietnam is controlling Covid 19 quite well. Transportation service, logistics smoothly and quickly. Therefore the oversea demand for spice products in Vietnam is gradually increasing.

- Although the inventories of Vietnam pepper are still quite large, however, we assess that the pressure of circulation of these inventories is very low due to being scattered from farmers, middlemen, exporters ... They are not in a hurry to sell or be ready to freeze inventory if the market price decreases.

- Even at this level many farmers/collectors still think attractive and they have been buying more quantity to stockpiling from last week until now.

- Currently, it is almost the only Vietnam can supply a large quantity to the market while Indonesia and Brazil are offering very limited and not possible prompt shipment. Therefore, the demand for Vietnamese pepper is expected to continue to increase until next July at least (Indonesia harvests in July, Brazil harvests the second crop in August 2020).

- Contrary to many other pepper exporting countries, Vietnam's currency has been consistently stronger than the USD with a 1% over the past week, that makes pepper prices also up.
In my opinion, pepper prices will continue uptrend until the end of June/July. There will be some short-term corrections in July/August.


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BRIEF PICTURE OF THE SITUATION OF BLACK PEPPER IN BRAZIL

MAY 15, 2020

Pepper in Brazil is scarce now as the harvest in Espirito Santo finished and the new crop in Belem will start in July/August.
Some stock is been kept by the growers but due to scarcity asked prices are hight.

In the last weeks the CORONA issue impacted heavily on pepper trade in Brazil causing delays in processing, transportation and port operations such as inspections and loading/unloading due to strong reduction of the workforce.

These are problems common to the whole world now but, in Brazil has particular issues of the political strugle against the President Bolsonaro which cause a big indefinition about the economy,
As a result of this political unrest, Dollar rates are absolutelly volatile with daily changes of upt to 2% - 3%.
Growers and stock holders try to get maximum price following and oftenly even surpassing de Dollar appreciation.
Therefore business is very difficult to settle.

Some esxporters that sold future shipments are short and struggling to honour their commitments.
In the words of one exporter "he offers price within 10 minutes validity" because growers change prices by hour.
If not confirmed at once the price is not valid anymore. Earlier this week business was done at U$D 1,900 FOB but today it would be impossible to make it at U$D 2,000.

Pepper at farmgate rose 28% from last week to yesterday and more 10% today.

Bottom line is: If you get a suitable offer book it immediatelly ! or consider wait for some weeks to see if market stabilize.
General trend is upwards, and we might see prices way over U$D 2,000 in the next months.

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IPC PEPPER MARKET REPORT No. 18/20, 27 April - 1 May 2020

LOCAL MARKETS

Market this week showed a rather positive outlook as only India origin was reported with a decrease. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported with 1% deficit when compared to the previous week averaging at USD 4,121 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 1% respectively as opposed to the previous week, averaging at USD 1,622 per Mt for black pepper and USD 2,823 per Mt for white pepper. The slight increase of Indonesia pepper could be contributed to the strengthening of Indonesian Rupiah against US Dollar (IDR 15,413 @ USD 1). Malaysia's black and white peppers were also reported with an increase of 1% respectively when compared to the previous week with an average of USD 1,701 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,052 per Mt for white pepper. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as compared to the previous week at an average of USD 1,649 per Mt whilst Viet Nam white pepper was reported stable and unchanged. Sri Lanka black pepper was reported with an increase of 3% as compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 2,680 per Mt. China white pepper was reported stable and unchanged.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET

International market also showed a rather positive outlook as only India origin was reported with a decrease. India black pepper was reported with the same 1% deficit when compared to the previous week at an average of USD 4,385 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 1% respectively as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,005 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,358 per Mt for white pepper. Malaysia black and white pepper continued to be traded stable and unchanged. Furthermore, Viet Nam black pepper 500 g/l, 550 g/l and Viet Nam white pepper were also reported stable and unchanged. China white pepper was reported steady and also unchanged.
Trade activity in US market this week was reported with moving slow due to the pandemic of corona virus with a wishful prospect the next month business will recommence though grinder/trading house stock limited. 

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IPC Pepper Market Report No. 17/20, 20 - 24 April 2020

LOCAL MARKETS
Market this week showed a mixed response with Sri Lanka origin was reported with the highest decrease. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported stable averaging at USD 4,155 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 1% and 2% respectively as opposed to the previous week, averaging at USD 1,604 per Mt for black pepper and USD 2,791 per Mt for white pepper. Malaysia's black and white peppers were reported with 1% deficit respectively when compared to the previous week with an average of USD 1,690 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,032 per Mt for white pepper. Furthermore, Viet Nam black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 2% respectively when compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 1,628 per Mt for black pepper and USD 2,431 per Mt for white pepper. Sri Lanka black pepper was reported with 5% deficit as compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 2,592 per Mt. China white pepper was reported stable and was traded at an average of USD 4,275 per Mt locally.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET
International market showed a rather positive outlook as Indonesia and Viet Nam origin were reported with an increase. India black pepper was reported stable at an average of USD 4,416 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 1% and 2% respectively as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 1,983 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,320per Mt for white pepper. Malaysia black and white pepper continued to be traded 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 2%, 2% and 1% respectively as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,130 per Mt, USD 2,160 per Mt and USD 3,060 per Mt respectively. China white pepper was reported steady and was traded at an average of USD 4,475 per Mt internationally.

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Corona takes the sheen out of cardamom growers

Thiruvananthapuram, April 22 (IANS)

Kerala which leads the country with a giant share of 89 per cent of the total production of cardamom, is finding its growers in a difficult situation. The cardamom growers are reeling as COVID-19 has hit them very hard.
The growers sell their produce by participating in the auction, held at Bodinayakkanur in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, which lies close to the Thekkady tourist location in the Idukki district in Kerala.
In Kerala, Idukki is the home of cardamom growers who own large and small holdings and the total area under cardamom cultivation is around 38,000 hectares.
Though there is an auction centre at Vandanmeddu in Idukki district, the auction centre in Bodinayakkanur is the single most popular centre, as far as the cardamom auction is concerned.
Speaking to IANS, Sunny Mathew, executive member of the Cardamom Growers Association said things are bleak and getting bad.
"Ours is a product which fetches the highest price when the colour of the cardamom is best and fresh. Any delay in getting the product out of our farms spells danger. Sadly it''s been a month now as the premier auction centre is closed. We have never ever had such a long delay and it comes at a time when the prices were looking bright," said Mathew, a grower and also an exporter.
Cardamom from Kerala farms is auctioned and it goes to north India and for exports.
The peak market for this high quality and popular spice, used for baking and cooking purpose across the globe, begins when the yield is taken from September and tapers in January.
"This time the production has come down from 28,000 tones, last year to around 18,000 tones. When production comes down, the price rises and in January this year a kilogram of cardamom touched Rs 3,000 and when the lockdown began it was around Rs 2,300," said Mathew.
With Bodinayakkanur now declared as a hotspot for Covid-19, things are going to be bad and it would prevent auctioneers and their agents to arrive there.
"We want the government to come to our support. The Spices Board should take our products and based on our cost of production, they should lift our stock. If it does not happen, then the production would be seriously affected this year, as we do not have funds to invest. Also liberal moratoriums with regards to interest waiver and repayment also should be there," said Mathew.
--IANS
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IPC - #PEPPER MARKET REPORT No. 16/20, 13 - 17 April 2020

LOCAL MARKET
Market this week showed a positive response with Indonesia origin reported with the highest increase. In local market, Malabar black pepper was reported stable averaging at USD 4,159 per Mt. Following the strengthening of the Indonesian rupiah against US Dollar by 4% as compared to last week's average, Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 8% and 4% respectively as opposed to the previous week averaging at USD 1,591 per Mt for black pepper and USD 2,737 per Mt for white pepper. Malaysia's black and white pepper were reported stable and unchanged. Furthermore, Viet Nam black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 1% respectively when compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 1,594 per Mt for black pepper and USD 2,381 per Mt for white pepper. As a result of the strengthening of Sri Lankan Rupee against US Dollar, Sri Lanka black pepper was reported with an increase of 3% as compared to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 2,732 per Mt. China white pepper was reported with a slight increase of 1% and was traded at an average of USD 4,263 per Mt locally.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET

International market also showed a positive outlook as only India and Malaysia origin were reported stable. India black pepper was reported stable at an average of USD 4,421 per Mt. Indonesia black and white pepper were reported with an increase of 8% and 4% respectively as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 1,967 per Mt for black pepper and USD 3,258 per Mt for white pepper. Malaysia black and white pepper continued to be traded 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 2%, 2% and 1% respectively as compared to the previous week averaging at USD 2,090 per Mt, USD 2,120 per Mt and USD 3,020 per Mt respectively. China white pepper was reported with an increase of 1% as opposed to the previous week and was traded at an average of USD 4,463 per Mt internationally.

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#CARDAMOM - Lockdown takes a toll on cardamom

Shipments to Gulf countries in limbo

V Sajeev Kumar  - Kochi April 16, 2020

 Growers saddled with unsold stocks as Ramadan export potential goes awry

The Covid-19 pandemic has cast a shadow over India’s cardamom export prospects, particularly to Gulf countries during the holy Ramadan month, which begins on April 21 and runs up to May 20.

Exporters say Indian cardamom -- especially the 7 to 8 mm capsules -- was dominating in the Gulf markets because of its quality and price competitiveness vis-a-vis the Guatemalan variety. With the Gulf markets in the grip of the pandemic, cardamom exports from India have come to a standstill.
However, a Kochi-based exporter said his company is pinning hopes on the revival of exports to Saudi Arabia, which was suspended following issues connected with pesticide residue levels. The kingdom is reported to have taken positive steps in modifying the MRL levels, as Indian cardamom is a major ingredient in qahwa, a traditional coffee drink of the region.
Missed chance

It may be recalled that the issues connected with pesticide residue limits imposed by Saudi had impacted the prospects of Indian cardamom. Exports of the spice in 2019-20 was around 500 tonnes valued at ?150 crore compared to 2,000 tonnes in the previous year.

M Dhanavanthan, an exporter based in Bodinayakanur in Tamil Nadu, told BusinessLine that exporters have missed a business opportunity in the Ramadan period and the situation has made it even more difficult to clear the stocks. Most of the stocks are lying with farmers and traders. Only if the stocks are cleared, planters can invest in new crop, for which the first picking season begins by the end of May or early June.

Though the export market is likely to open up by August-September, there could be more stringent measures in the post-Covid days, he added.

The auctioneers in Vandanmedu said the stoppage of auctions since mid-March has caused accumulation of stock, leading to cash crunch to growers. It is estimated that around 800 tonnes of cardamom valued at ?200 crore could not be disposed of due to the suspension of auctions.

Bodinayakanur in Theni district, which is the primary trade centre for cardamom, is also a hotspot for the coronavirus. This has hindered the movement of cargo and traders. With the auctions suspended, there is confusion over pricing among farmers.

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