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\n Dear Client,<\/p>\n
Please find below the latest market updates for the Indian Spice sector as of
\n 26 May 2026.<\/p>\n
The Kirana market displays a mixed trend, characterized by softening prices in cloves and tamarind due to sluggish demand, contrasted by a strong bullish undertone in almond kernels driven by tighter importer selling pressure.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The market for large cardamom continues to exhibit a soft trend due to weak demand support, despite unviable import parities from Nepal. Supply conditions have improved domestically with increased arrivals reported from Assam, whereas Nepal’s shipments remain weak due to crop damage. High-priced stocks are currently held in strong hands, but the short-term outlook does not suggest any major bullish rally.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The red chilli market is experiencing a soft trend and sluggish demand, heavily impacted by the ongoing severe heatwave and looh winds which have reduced buyer footfall. The Guntur market is closed for summer holidays until mid-June, which is expected to temporarily affect market sentiment and limit significant price recovery. Consequently, sluggishness is projected to persist in the coming week.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Turmeric prices have softened recently as stockists show weak buying interest even at lower price levels. Although minor speculative buying led to a slight recovery in futures contracts, the physical market sentiment remains cautious. Arrival volumes in key hubs like Erode are steady, but a major bullish trend is unlikely in the immediate term.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The coriander market remains steady but quiet as buying interest from stockists continues to be slow. While arrivals in key Mandis of Rajasthan like Baran remain steady with stable prices, active futures contracts saw some speculative gains. The physical market is expected to remain range-bound with no major upward movement anticipated next week.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Black pepper is expected to maintain a sluggish trend over the next week as stockists show limited interest at current elevated price levels. Meanwhile, the domestic market is anticipating the arrival of imported Sri Lankan pepper in the next month to six weeks. This impending supply is already weighing on market sentiment, keeping buyers highly cautious.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The risk of a significant price decline in cumin has minimized, even though stockists are currently buying at a slow pace. Arrival volumes in Unjha remain steady, experiencing only minor downward price adjustments. Anticipated pre-monsoon restocking is expected to support market sentiment, preventing any major bearish trends in the near future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cloves experienced a soft trend recently, dropping in price due to a lack of active buying support from industrial and retail consumers. The market lacks immediate bullish triggers as current demand remains hand-to-mouth. Prices are expected to remain steady to soft in the near term until festive demand begins to pick up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\nLarge Cardamom Sluggishness Persists on Improved Supply and Lacklustre Buying 📉<\/h3>\n
Intense Heatwave and Guntur Holidays Keep Red Chilli Markets Quiet 🌶️<\/h3>\n
Turmeric Market Stagnant on Weak Stockist Support 🟡<\/h3>\n
Coriander Sluggish as Stockists Remain Idle 🌿<\/h3>\n
Black Pepper Braces for Sluggishness Ahead of Sri Lankan Arrivals 🖤<\/h3>\n
Cumin Outlook Steady as Pre-Monsoon Buying Cushions Market 🤎<\/h3>\n
Cloves Ease on Muted Local Demand 🍂<\/h3>\n
🔑 Key Takeaways
\n for Buyers<\/h3>\n\n