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\n Dear Client,<\/p>\n
Please find below the latest market intelligence for the Indian Spice sector as of
\n 19 September 2026.<\/p>\n
Weak overall demand in the Kirana market has triggered a price correction across key spices, leading to a notable downtrend in Turmeric, Mustard, and Large Cardamom, while the dry fruits segment also displays a soft undertone.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cumin prices are currently consolidating within a narrow range due to highly selective and sluggish buying. While export support from Bangladesh is steady, major buying from Chinese importers remains largely absent from the market. On the supply side, lower arrivals in the primary hub of Unjha and projections of a crop reduction have prevented any major price drop. The market is expected to show marginal improvement or remain range-bound in the coming days, heavily influenced by weather changes and speculator positioning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The turmeric market is witnessing a bearish phase as a recent price rally has lost steam, leading to sluggish sales. Increased stockist selling and comfortable arrivals in major centers like Erode have weighed heavily on sentiment. Active selling by speculators in the futures market has further dragged down spot market confidence. Consequently, traders do not foresee any upward price movement in the spot market in the immediate short term.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Coriander prices continue to remain stagnant with a weak bias due to quiet consumer demand following recent corrections. Steady arrivals at producing centers, such as the Baran mandi in Rajasthan, have met with muted interest from stockists. Weak buying in futures has added to the cautious spot market sentiment. The short-term outlook remains sluggish with no immediate signs of recovery expected over the next few days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Large Cardamom prices are experiencing a downward trend as persistent selling by stockists dampens market enthusiasm. Average auction prices in key producing zones have soft-landed due to weak bidding. The market sentiment is also being heavily influenced by the arrival of the new crop, which is keeping buyers on the sidelines. The bearish trend is highly likely to continue with no immediate recovery in sight for the next few days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Nutmeg spot prices have remained unchanged at lower levels, characterized by sluggish trading activity. Severe shipping disruptions in major Middle Eastern trade routes, including the Hormuz Strait and the Bab-el-Mandeb, have raised concerns over export shipments. While arrivals in southern markets like Kochi are steady, overall demand remains weak. The sluggish trend in spot nutmeg is anticipated to persist in the near term.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Poppy seed trading remains quiet as buyers defer bulk purchases despite recent downward price adjustments. Shipping logistics through the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly come to a near-standstill, creating supply-side anxieties that are holding up the market. Despite sluggish domestic demand, the geopolitical supply threat is preventing any further price fall. No major price decline is expected in the spot market in the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\nCumin Trades in a Tight Range Amid Reduced Arrivals and Weather Vagaries 🌦️<\/h3>\n
Turmeric Slump Persists Under Pressure of Stockist Liquidation 📉<\/h3>\n
Coriander Shows No Recovery Signs Amid Weak Speculator Support 🍃<\/h3>\n
Large Cardamom Slides Further on Influx of New Crop Arrivals ⛰️<\/h3>\n
Nutmeg Trade Subdued Amid Geopolitical and Shipping Concerns 🚢<\/h3>\n
Poppy Seeds Stabilize Despite Red Sea Shipping Gridlocks 🌰<\/h3>\n