Cardamom prices jump as crop losses curb supply and slow exports
Indian cardamom is trading at ₹3,000-₹3,300 per kg, up from ₹2,700-₹2,900, after poor rains, pests and weak crop setting cut output prospects. Export orders and domestic bulk purchases are slowing, while shoppers shift to smaller packs as high prices are expected to persist into 2026.
Indian cardamom prices have surged as deficient monsoon rains, pests and poor crop setting cut production prospects. Export buyers are delaying orders, domestic bulk buying has slowed and consumers are shifting to smaller packs; prices are expected to remain firm amid an overall market deficit.
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No related recent retail-company signals were provided. The cardamom price surge highlights input-cost pressure for retailers and packaged-food sellers as supply disruption changes buying behavior.
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