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\n Dear Client,<\/p>\n
Please find below the latest market updates for the Indian Spice sector as of
\n 22 May 2026.<\/p>\n
Weak domestic demand has pressured major spice commodities, leading to a downward trend in Small Cardamom, Large Cardamom, and Turmeric. Meanwhile, intense summer heatwaves across North India have temporarily slowed retail trading activity in major wholesale markets.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite a notable drop in arrivals at major auctions like the Cardamom Planters’ Association, Small Cardamom prices continue to trade with a soft bias. Stockists and bulk buyers are maintaining a highly cautious approach, leading to weak overall demand. The average auction prices have registered a significant decline, and the near-term outlook remains sluggish with no immediate signs of a bullish reversal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Local prices for Black Pepper have seen short-term firming due to a 20-25% drop in domestic production across Kerala and Karnataka, coupled with selective selling by farmers. However, a sustained long-term bullish trend is unlikely as imported shipments from Sri Lanka are expected to arrive in the domestic market within the next two months. Easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran has also cooled down speculative activity, prompting a watchful stance among traders.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cumin prices have reached their bottom support levels, signaling an end to the prolonged bearish cycle. While export demand remains heavily subdued due to a lack of buying interest from China and limited purchases from Bangladesh, lower daily arrivals at the Unjha mandi are preventing further price erosion. The market is expected to show consolidative firmness in the short term, backed by strong domestic support.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Red Chilli trading remains highly sluggish as extreme summer temperatures and heatwaves have severely hit retail off-take across major consuming regions. Additionally, the primary Guntur market has commenced its summer holidays and will only resume normal operations in mid-June, which has limited fresh market sentiment. The short-term outlook remains soft with range-bound trading expected over the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Turmeric markets continue to experience a soft tone, with key varieties like Erode and Salem double polished facing price corrections. In the absence of strong wedding season demand or major export orders, stockists are keeping their purchase volumes limited. The short-term trend is expected to remain bearishly flat until active demand returns.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Despite a seasonal dip in consumer buying due to the severe summer heat, Clove prices are holding steady with limited downside risk. The continuous weakness of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar has pushed up landed import costs, creating a strong price floor in the domestic wholesale market. Traders expect the commodity to maintain its stable-to-firm posture in the near term.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Dry Ginger (Saunth) trading has stabilized into a flat, range-bound phase following its recent upward movement. While high raw ginger costs continue to provide underlying support, bulk buyers are currently resisting elevated price levels, causing wholesale transactions to slow down. The market is expected to remain steady with low volatility over the next few days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\nSmall Cardamom: Bearish Sentiment Dominates Amid Weak Auction Buying 🟢<\/h3>\n
Black Pepper: Tight Spot Supply vs. Long-Term Bearish Import Pressure 🖤<\/h3>\n
Cumin: Stabilization Near Bottom Levels as Downward Trend Pauses 🌾<\/h3>\n
Red Chilli: Sluggish Trading Expected to Persist Amid Scorching Heatwaves 🌶️<\/h3>\n
Turmeric: Downward Correction Continues on Lack of Buying Interest 💛<\/h3>\n
Cloves: Firm Undertone Intact Supported by Elevated Import Costs 🍂<\/h3>\n
Dry Ginger: Flat Trend Anticipated as Buyers Resist Higher Price Levels 🪵<\/h3>\n
🔑 Key Takeaways
\n for Buyers<\/h3>\n\n