Spice Market Bulletin â Edition: 16 Sep 2025
Summaries
Dry Ginger (Sonth): Market strength remains steady despite recent floods in North India. Export demand has surged due to attractive prices, leading to expectations of continued firmness. Supply constraints in some regions support this outlook.
Cumin (Jeera): Demand from China is anticipated soon, with exporters reportedly quoting higher prices. Local arrivals have increased, causing slight price softening. Export prospects may provide temporary support to prices.
Black Pepper: Sales remain sluggish with prices steady around previous levels. Flood conditions in North India affect market sentiment. Expect continued subdued activity in the near term.
Turmeric: Prices vary by grade, with recent moderate increases noted. Market activity is influenced by supply and demand dynamics across producing regions.
Green Cardamom (Small Cardamom): Despite high prices, demand is slow. Recent auction volumes increased but average prices softened slightly. No significant price rise expected shortly.
Long Pepper: Sales are slow with prices steady near previous levels. Currency weakness impacts market sentiment. No immediate price increase expected.
Fennel: Prices range by quality with moderate demand. Market conditions remain stable.
Coriander: Prices vary by grade with steady demand. Market remains balanced.
Tamarind: Prices steady with moderate demand. Supply conditions stable.
Fenugreek (Methi Dana): Prices steady with moderate demand. Market outlook stable.
Prices â USD per metric ton
| Spice / Grade | USD per metric ton (converted) | Key takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Ginger (Sonth) – Normal | USD 279.80 â 283.04 / t | Market strength steady with export demand |
| Cumin (Jeera) – Normal | USD 2346.50 â 2379.20 / t | China demand expected, slight price softening |
| Cumin (Jeera) – Machine Clean | USD 2483.05 â 2547.50 / t | Higher grade with stable prices |
| Black Pepper – Markara | USD 1967.40 â 1993.25 / t | Sales sluggish, prices steady |
| Turmeric – Erode Grade | USD 1439.10 â 1460.70 / t | Moderate price increase |
| Green Cardamom – 6.5 mm | USD 2825.00 â 2885.00 / t | Demand slow, prices stable |
| Long Pepper | USD 188.50 â 191.75 / t | Sales slow, no price rise expected |
| Fennel – Normal | USD 668.25 â 752.00 / t | Stable market conditions |
| Coriander – Badami | USD 1035.00 â 1070.00 / t | Steady demand |
| Tamarind – Ranchi | USD 627.20 â 638.40 / t | Stable supply and demand |
| Fenugreek (Methi Dana) – Normal | USD 659.30 â 681.30 / t | Stable market outlook |