GUATEMALAN cardamom prices have declined of late amid lower demand from key buyer the Middle East and a decline in speculative activity. A Rotterdam-based trader said that as a result of lower demand, prices have been corrected downwards by between five and 10% for the different grades. For jumbo whole green cardamom he indicated a price of $15.50 a kg c&f, with seeds at $8.50 a kg. The overall category of whole green cardamom encompasses those that are bold green in color as well as a grade that is of a pale green shade. The bold green type commands the premium over the pale version... Read More