Looking for a change of direction

WITH Guatemala’s 2004/05 cardamom crop acknowledged to be smaller than originally anticipated, spice traders believe that global cardamom prices will remain generally firm over the coming months. Since Guatamala is the world’s largest cardamom producer and exporter, the size of its crop, which is harvested between September and March, is pivotal in determining international prices. […]

Read more

Guatemala vies with India for cardamom sales

STIFF competition from Guatemala has substantially pushed down Indian exports of cardamom. Despite domestic production in excess of 10,000 tonnes and a healthy exportable surplus, India exported only 600 tonnes of cardamom during the 2004/05 fiscal year, compared with 690 tonnes the year before. India’s highest ever exports were achieved in 1985/86 when 3,272 tonnes […]

Read more