Cassia imports by the US rose by 11% in the first quarter of this year, driven by higher purchases from biggest supplier Indonesia. Indonesia shipped a fifth more during the period (1,789 tonnes versus 1,476 tonnes)…READ MORE
RAINS in Indonesia have led to shortages of cassia for export as there are delays in getting material dried, and this has sparked slight gains in prices at local level. Dealers said this was likely to be a short-term blip only and as soon as dry weather returned availability would soon return to normal…READ MORE
INDONESIAN cassia prices are expected to hold a stable pattern for the foreseeable future as supply and demand look to be in balance despite some adverse growing conditions at origin. The rainy season is in full flow in Sumatra and there has been flooding all around Sunghai Penuh, the capital of Kerinci…READ MORE
INDONESIAN cassia prices have increased at origin over recent months but the impact on export quotes has been relatively limited and is expected to remain so for the time being. The weather in Kerinci in Indonesia was extremely dry even though it was supposed to be the rainy season…READ MORE
INDONESIAN cassia prices have weakened of late due to a seasonal decline in demand which has been worsened by the eurozone debt crisis. European dealers quoted price falls in most types of Indonesian cassia in the week to June 1…READ MORE
INDONESIAN cassia prices have entered a relatively stable phase on slower demand and expectations for improved availability at origin. The Indonesian cassia market might be free of any major shortages for the next two to three years…READ MORE
INDONESIAN cassia prices look set to remain firm for the foreseeable future due to continued lower production even though current demand has been seen as weak and raw material prices were said to have stabilised at origin…READ MORE
INDONESIAN cassia prices showed renewed strength in the week to December 3 as the ongoing effects of a lack of raw material tightened their grip on the market. There was an underlying shortage from Indonesia over recent years as farmers were switching from cassia to alternative more lucrative crops and new generations that previously…READ MORE
INDONESIAN cassia prices surged higher in the week ending November 12 due to ongoing production problems at origin. Usually, Indonesia’s rainy season starts in September and ends in March. After a dry 2009, Sumatra has experienced an exceptional amount of rain in 2010…READ MORE
INDONESIAN cassia prices have continued to edge upwards over the last month or so on an upturn in buying interest against limited overall availability. Indonesian cassia values are being subjected to regular increases due to a decline in production in recent years as farmers at origin became disillusioned by the very low prices they were […]