General Outlook

May 18, 2004


Market remains on steady levels with little movements in prices. With new crop ahead for all above items in July / August most buyers seems not to take positions and awaiting new crop price devellopments. We still have an overcarry of stocks on items such as Cumin, Anise, Fennel, Poppy and sesame seeds here in Turkey so for the time being we do not forsee any significant changes in price levels.

Laurel Leaves new crop only available by end of September / October. Stocks of this product are exhausted and pressed material is at expensive levels, if it can be offered. Quality is mostly poor. Very limited quantity availalble for Hand Selected grades. Price depending on size and / or quality.


Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any more information or firm C + F quotes for above products.