MADAGASCAR clove prices have risen over recent weeks because buyers have begun taking cover in anticipation of this year’s crop being poor. Madagascar was on course for a poor crop this year. Production was forecast to fall by as much as 10,000 tonnes to between 4,000 and 5,000 tonnes as a result of the combination […]
MADAGASCAR clove production looks set to fall by up to 10,000 tonnes to somewhere between 4,000 and 5,000 tonnes as a result of the combination of poor climatic conditions and the crop’s three-year growing cycle. Madagascar is the world’s largest clove exporter, is on course for a poor crop this year. In addition, in northeastern […]
The new Madagascar cloves crop, which should be available from December, is expected to total 6,000 tonnes. This would be well below Madagascar’s average crop of 10,000 tonnes…READ MORE
Madagascar is the world’s largest origin, having a large crop this year, the market has become flooded, which is depressing prices. One year ago, cloves fetched around $7,500 a tonne…READ MORE
MADAGASCAR clove exports are expected to fall by less than earlier anticipated this year due to the fresh problem of high moisture levels which is forcing buyers to look elsewhere. Madagascar clove farmers began the new harvest last December but weeks of cloudy skies have scuppered their attempts to dry the buds properly. Exporters, under […]