Jeera futures settled 0.8% lower at ₹22,445 due to subdued demand and current export needs being met. However, concerns over stock shortages limited the downside. Farmers hold around 20 lakh bags of jeera, with only 3-4 lakh bags expected to be traded by the season’s end. India’s jeera production for 2023-24 is expected to match…
Jeera prices rose by 0.29% to ₹22,290 due to low-level buying and concerns over stock shortages. Despite low demand, existing export business is met by available stocks. Farmers have approximately 20 lakh bags of cumin, with only 3-4 lakh bags expected to be traded by season’s end. However, the upside is somewhat capped due to…
Jeera prices fell by 0.32% to ₹23,360 due to delayed sowing in Gujarat and Rajasthan, impacted by higher temperatures. Gujarat, the largest producer, has only 57,915 hectares of sowing, below last year’s 2.44 lakh hectares and the normal cropping area of 3.81 lakh hectares. India’s cumin seed production for 2023-24 increased to 8.6 lakh tonnes,…
Jeera prices fell by 0.66% to ₹24,225 due to profit booking gains. Delays in sowing in Gujarat and Rajasthan, key producing states, have impacted production timelines. Gujarat reported jeera sowing in just 15% of the normal area, with a 20-25 day delay impacting production timelines. India’s cumin production reached 8.6 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, up…
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 futures fell by 0.14% to ₹25,050 due to increased arrivals in key markets like Unjha. Farmers hold 35% of the current season’s stock, with carryover stocks at around 20 lakh bags. Export prospects are favorable, with a rise in demand post-Diwali. Indian cumin, currently priced at $3,050 per tonne, remains the cheapest globally, making…
Jeera prices fell by 0.75% to ₹25,025, driven by increased arrivals in Unjha. Farmers hold 35% of the current season’s stock, with carryover stock estimated at 20 lakh bags. Despite supply pressure, optimism persists regarding export demand, particularly in November-December, supported by festive season requirements and India’s competitive pricing. Indian jeera is currently the cheapest…
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 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,…
