Spice Market Insights & Industry Updates

Saffron buyers in Europe have opened their wallets this year. From January to August, the EU imported just under 90 tonnes of saffron, one of the highest Jan–Aug tallies on record, yet what stands out isn’t the volume, it’s the bill. Import spending hit a new record,...

From California orchards to global trading desks, almonds are experiencing a supply‐chain squeeze. High inventories aren’t just numbers in a report — they have real effects on pricing, shipments, farmer incomes, and global trade dynamics. In this article, we unpack...

Vegetable oil and oilseed prices eased into early September. The pressure reflects (1) scarce near-term Chinese buying of U.S. soybeans, (2) elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories, and (3) a weaker import and consumption signal from U.S. biofuels in 1H25. While FAO’s...

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...