Global supply tightness sends cumin higher

A SUCCESSION of sharp rises in Indian cumin futures over recent trading sessions has shown the way forward for prices in a tight global market. Nevertheless, Indian cumin seed – 99% pure machine cleaned grade one – prices eased to $2,790 a tonne c&f…READ MORE

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Cumin seed buyers favour Indian offers

CUMIN seed importers remain largely dependent on India for supplies with recent price indications from other origins viewed as excessively high and largely speculative. Indian cumin seed offers were said to be ranging between $2,700 and $2,850 a tonne cif. India has been selling high volumes globally this season, benefiting from the lack of exports […]

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Cumin seed finds support from export demand

Cumin seed exports from India, the largest producer and exporter, rose 8% to 28,000 tonnes in 2007/08, last month Indian cumin seed futures extended gains on May 30 for the second straight session on rising export demand…READ MORE

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