The international cardamom market has entered a confusing phase in terms of the outlook for crops in India and Guatemala following reports of heavy rains in both key origins. A recent report from Spicexim warned that heavy rainfall in Indian cardamom growing areas in July and August had led to crop damage, prompting estimates of a 25-30% fall in production from initial very favourable expectations of 16,000 to 18,000 tonnes ( The Public Ledger, September 20, page 10). The risk of potential rain damage was highlighted back in August by Emperor Akbar Green Cardamoms, another key Indian exporter ( The Public Ledger, August 16, page 10)... Read More