Spice Market Insights & Industry Updates

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...

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...