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	WPB Week #25/09, 22 – 26 June 2009 BLACK PEPPER: The market continued to be mixed. In Vietnam, trading was slower and prices were stable locally, while fob prices eased marginally. Stock is estimated to have limited, as major portion of this year crop has been shipped. At HCMC, local prices stood at the level of VND 35,750 per kg. In dollar terms however, the prices eased marginally due to weakening Dong against US dollar. In India, the market slowed down and prices eased. read more... WPB Week #24/09, 15 – 19 June 2009 BLACK PEPPER: The market was mixed during the week. In Vietnam, local prices opened at VND 36,500 per kg at beginning of the week, which was VND 750 higher from previous week’s close, with slower activity. The price then eased on Wednesday to VND 35,750. On average, local price was 3% higher from last week, but for fob was slightly lower. read more... WPB Week #23/09, 08 – 12 June 2009 BLACK PEPPER: The market indicated a bullish trend, mostly influenced by market development in Vietnam. It was reported that Vietnam’s market has turned bullish and prices increased further during the week. Significant increase took place locally by 9% from VND 32,250 per kg last week to VND 35,750 per kg at the week’s close. read more... Malaysia Second Largest Importer Of Indian Spices NEW DELHI, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia emerged the second largest importer of Indian spices, after the United States last year. Malaysia's imports were worth nearly RM276 million. read more... WPB Week #22/09, 01 – 05 June 2009 BLACK PEPPER: The market showed an increasing trend. In Vietnam, the market continued to be active, supported by available material from recent crop. The active trading kept price steadily firm. Black pepper price for local purchases was VND 32,250 per kg, an increase of VND 500 per kg from last week. read more... News Index

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	04-07-2009 India pepper ends down on rains, weak export demand MUMBAI, July 3 (Reuters) - India pepper futures ended down nearly two percent as reports of sufficient rains in growing regions and weak export demand weighed on sentiment, analysts said. read more... 03-07-2009 India Apr-May spices exports fall 23 pct MUMBAI, July 3 (Reuters) - India's spices exports, which hit a record high last year, have been feeling the pinch of the global slowdown with exports in the first two months of 2009/10 dropping by 23 percent in volume terms, the Spices Board said read more... 03-07-2009 Exports of major spices nosedive in April-May Despite an all-time high performance in 2008-09, the current financial year has commenced with a pessimistic note on the export of major spices. Exports have dropped by 23 per cent in volume and 10 per cent in value during April and May of this fiscal, as compared to last year. read more... 27-06-2009 Pepper growers control exports HA NOI — The Viet Nam Pepper Association has recommended its members not to continuously export produce, in a move to avoid a price fallout in the world market. read more... 26-06-2009 Weak monsoon to hit the spice circuit KOCHI: The month-long spell of 'weak monsoon' has affected the prospects of a number of crops across the country and many of them are likely to witness a "sharp" to "moderate" fall in production. Pepper and cardamom have been the worst hit, followed by coconut. read more... News Index