SMC Global Commodity Daily Report (Agri) - 11!10!2024
SMC Global Commodity Daily Report (Agri) - 11!10!2024
SMC Global Commodity Daily Report (Agri) - 11!10!2024
SPICES
OILSEEDS
Castor seed (Oct) 18-10-2024 6694.67 6733.33 6796.67 6835.33 6898.67 Down
Castor seed (Nov) 20-11-2024 6790.67 6826.33 6886.67 6922.33 6982.67 Down
OTHER COMMODITIES
Mentha Oil (Oct) 31-10-2024 909.70 916.20 921.50 928.00 933.30 Sideways
Mentha Oil (Nov) 29-11-2024 915.60 924.80 930.90 940.10 946.20 Sideways
**One has to follow the trend and see the price only at closing. This is not for Intra day trading.
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COMMODITY DAILY REPORT (AGRI)
SPICES
Turmeric prices are expected to trade on weaker note with emerging concerns over exports. Export demand has ben subdued that will put pressure on
turmeric prices. Stocks have been tighter that will cap excessive losses. Export increased in Jul’24 as India exported about 15.11 thousand tonnes of
turmeric during Jul’24 as compared to 13.8 thousand tonnes of previous year wherein total export during Apr-Jul were reported down by 14% Y-o-Y. In
the near term, turmeric prices are expected to fluctuate within the range of ₹14000 to ₹14900 per quintal.
Jeera prices slumped on profit booking on higher levels. Dampening export prospects due to mounting tension in Middle East due to ongoing conflict
between Israel and Iran is likely to cap the gains. Exports have been impressive so far in year 2024-25 as Indian jeera remained more competitive as
compared to other origins like Syria and Turkey. In Jul 2024, India exported 17.40 thousand tonnes of jeera, a significant 142% increase compared to
7.1 thousand tonnes in July 2023. Seed demand of Jeera is likely to improve in wake of commencement of sowing activities from next month. Jeera
prices are expected to trade within a range of ₹25,800 to ₹26,700 per quintal in the near term.
Dhaniya prices are expected to trade on positive bias mainly due to falling arrivals. Farmers and stockists are reluctant to release their stock on recent
fall in prices. Ongoing festive buying and expectation of rise in seed demand in coming weeks is likely to support prices. Sowing activities are likely to
commence in coming months and that will lead to rise in seed demand for sowing. Market is running with heavy stocks wherein export enquires have
been limited that will restrict the major gains in prices. Similarly, buying from China and Bangladesh has reduced in recent months that affected overall
dhaniya export adversely. India exported 3.09 thousand tonnes of dhaniya in Jule’24 down by 66% Y-o-Y. Dhaniya prices are likely to trade in
range of ₹7300 to ₹7750.
OTHER COMMODITIES
Guar seed futures are likely to trade sideways to higher as heavy rainfall in Rajasthan caused crop damage. Gains are likely to be limited mainly due to
improved supply prospects. Harvesting activities are likely to pick up that will lead to rise in overall supplies at major trading centers. New crop is
expected to surge up in Oct that will put pressure on market sentiments. Guar seed production is anticipated to be down by 15%-20%, to around 8.5
lakh tonnes. Guar gum export rose 29% Y-o-Y in Jul’24 reported at 19.75 thousand tonnes. Sharp correction in crude oil prices will also weigh on
market sentiments. In terms of pricing, guar seed prices are expected to find support around ₹5,300, with resistance around ₹5730.
Similarly, guar gum prices are likely to be supported around ₹10,700, with resistance at ₹11,300.
Cotton prices are likely to trade mixed to higher on reports of crop damage in Rajasthan due to untimely rainfall. About 53 thousand bales of cotton
arrived at different trading centers across India mostly from Gujarat. Lower exports to Bangladesh and dampening economic outlook followed by
mounting tension in Middle East is likely to put pressure on prices. Fresh arrivals are likely to surge up with advancement of harvesting activities that
will keep market sentiments down. However, weakness is likely to be limited because of lower production outlook of cotton in India. Cotton production
may fall at least by 10%-15% Y-o-Y to 300-310 lakh bales in year 2024-25 due to decline in acreages under cotton. Cotton MCX prices are expected to
trade in the range of ₹56,000 to ₹57,500 per candy, while Kapas April 2025 futures are likely to trade between ₹1,550 and ₹1,600 per quintal. Cocud
(cottonseed oilcake) prices are projected to trade between ₹2880 and ₹2970 per quintal.
Mentha oil prices are expected to trade on positive note due to reduced supplies at major trading centers. However, subdued export is still major
concern as menthol exports dropped by 4% year-on-year during April-Jul 2024, reaching 4019 tonnes. Buying from China reduced during Apr-Jul’24
reported at 1832 tonnes down by 28% Y-o-Y. European countries like the Netherlands, France, and the Philippines also showed strong buying interest.
In the near term, mentha oil prices are expected to trade within the range of ₹900 to ₹960 per kilogram.
Castor seed prices are expected to down on surging selling pressure supported by weakening crushing demand. Supplies increased on recent gains
wherein a castor oil export enquires remained slower in recent weeks. Weaker crop prospects due to lower acreages is likely to cap the losses as castor
seed sowing area dropped by 17% Y-o-Y due to adverse weather condition. Castor seed prices are likely to trade in range of ₹6810-₹6950
levels.
**One has to follow the trend and see the price only at closing. This is not for Intra day trading.
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COMMODITY DAILY REPORT (AGRI)
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