CUMIN seed prices eased slightly recently and traders said prices could decrease further although longer-term the outlook is more bullish. Syrian cumin seed prices dropped to $2,800 a tonne on a cif basis compared with $2,750 the previous week…READ MORE
SYRIAN cumin seed prices have been subjected to renewed upward pressure in recent weeks due to shortage fears and increased speculation. Syria as on track for a massive crop of between 60,000 and 80,000 tonnes well ahead of its usual average of 20,000 to 25,000 tonnes, although a peak of 110,000 tonnes was recorded three […]
SYRIA’S cumin seed crop has been hit by heavy and sustained rainfall, leading to a sharp rise in prices over the last week. The situation will be rescued by the fact that, prior to the rains, Syria was on course for a bumper harvest….READ MORE