Jeera prices rose by 0.49% to 19,650, driven by export demand and easing geopolitical tensions. However, the momentum is limited due to the retail buying season and lackluster overseas interest. Domestic supplies remain ample, with farmers holding around 20 lakh bags of cumin. Production is estimated at 90-92 lakh bags for the current season, with…
Jeera futures fell by 1.85% to close at ₹19,880 due to sluggish domestic and export demand, rising arrivals in key mandis, and subdued export demand. Total mandi arrivals increased to 32,900 bags, creating supply-side pressure. Export demand remains subdued, with current requirements being met from existing inventories. Production for the current season is expected to…
Jeera prices in India rose by 3.56% to ₹21,805 due to delayed crop start in Gujarat and postponed sowing in key states. However, demand remains sluggish, and export orders are fulfilled from existing stocks. Farmers hold around 20 lakh bags of jeera, with only 3-4 lakh bags expected to be traded by the season’s end….
Indian cumin production for the 2023-24 season is estimated at 8.6 lakh tonnes, up from 5.77 lakh tonnes last year. Despite high supply, shortage concerns could limit downside risks. Global demand for Indian cumin remains strong, as it is currently the cheapest globally at $3,050 per tonne compared to Chinese cumin. Tensions in the Middle…
Jeera prices have declined by -0.15% to ₹23,935 due to profit booking and delayed sowing in Gujarat and Rajasthan, key producing states. Higher temperatures have hampered seeding and germination, resulting in sowing covering only 15% of the cropping area. Rajasthan’s cumin cultivation is expected to decrease by 10-15%. India’s cumin production reached 8.6 lakh tonnes…
Jeera prices dropped by 0.54% at 25,015, driven by increased cumin arrivals in key markets like Unjha. Farmers hold 35% of the current season’s stock, with carryover stock expected to be around 20 lakh bags for the new season. However, there is optimism for improvement in cumin exports post-Diwali, with 15,000 to 17,000 tons expected…
Jeera prices dropped by 0.36% to 24,935 due to increased supply and pressure from ongoing arrivals. 30% of cumin stocks are held by farmers, with daily arrivals in Unjha ranging from 12,000 to 17,000 bags. Despite the pressure, the export market remains active, with prices quoted between $3,150 and $3,200 per tonne. Demand is particularly…
Jeera prices dropped by 1.7% to 25,500 due to expectations of higher production this season. However, the downside was limited due to strong domestic and export demand, tight global supplies, and farmers holding back stocks. Gujarat and Rajasthan saw increased sowing areas, leading to a 30% higher production forecast. China’s cumin production surged to over…
Jeera prices dropped by 0.8% to ₹25,490 due to increased production expectations. However, prices remain supported by strong domestic and export demand and tight global supplies. Farmers are holding onto their stocks for higher prices. The sowing area for jeera has increased this season, with Gujarat’s area rising by 104% and Rajasthan’s by 16%. This…
Jeera prices rose by 0.36% to 25,435, driven by strong domestic and export demand and global supply constraints. However, expectations of higher production and farmers holding back stocks contributed to price support. Jeera production has increased significantly worldwide, with China driving the increase, more than tripling its output to about 55–60 thousand tonnes. Syria, Turkey,…
