Spice Market Insights & Industry Updates

The turmeric trade has been caught in the middle of the escalating tariff dispute between Washington and New Delhi. With import duties now doubled to as high as 50%, shipments from India, the world’s main supplier, are losing pace. Turmeric in the Crosshairs Turmeric...

Recent tariff measures are beginning to move beyond policy discussions and into everyday prices. While many retailers initially absorbed the added costs, this approach is becoming harder to sustain as new inventory arrives at higher import rates. Costs Shifting to...

Black pepper is one of the most traded spices in the world, and right now the market is tighter than it has been in years. If you’re sourcing in bulk for the U.S., the situation this month deserves attention. Global Supply Pressures Production down by 20% in 2025...

In August 2025, chickpea markets are running hot. Prices in India – the world’s largest producer and consumer – have reached record highs, and while that might sound like a local issue, the ripple effects are global. For U.S. bulk buyers, this creates both challenges...

The European Union has become the most important export market for U.S. pecans, even as overall exports from the U.S. have dropped. This shift reflects both the structural patterns of trade and the changing dynamics of supply. Europe Becomes the Top Buyer In the...