Guatemalan cardamom prices could be prone to upward pressure ahead on the realization that the 2015/16 crop looks set to be down from that of 2014/15 due to the combined effects of prolonged dry weather and damage from the thrips insect. Drought conditions in Guatemala over much of this year and certainly from January to […]
The world’s largest producers of cardamom, Guatemala are exploring ways to collaborate in the sector. Cardamom output in Guatemala is expected to be 29,000-30,000 tonnes, about 8,000 tonnes less than in the previous season (2013/14)…READ MORE
Global availability of cardamom looks favourable for this year and prices of the spice are expected to face more downward potential over the coming weeks. The 2014/15 Guatemalan crop was smaller than that of 2013/14. However, the volume is seen as still at a respectable overall level…READ MORE
Prices of cardamom in Guatemala remain firm. The new crop is much smaller than expected and the size of the crop is estimated between 27,000-30,000 tonnes. The size of the last crop was 36,000 tonnes. The main reason for the reduced output is abnormal rainfall before and during the main harvest…READ MORE