John H. Elton, Inc. Spice Brokers Global Services Since 1949
Spice & Commodity Brokers in Greenpoint (Brooklyn), New York
John H. Elton, Inc., is a full service ingredient brokerage house specializing in herbs, spices, dried fruits and nuts.
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June 6 2026
Pepper
Disrupted calendars because of religious and other holidays, and no near-term bullish factors at play have made for a still lackluster market. China bought some quantities at the week's close causing a reaction in Vietnam but the resulting strength likely will pass. Out of Brazil we are seeing larger than usual variance in offers made and the trades that are reported finalized - probably a reflection of shippers accepting aggressive bids as real buying is so limited. Typical supply/demand analysis would point to a strong market now, but economic uncertainties are prevailing and the market is mired in an easing trend.
Other Spices:
Finland's CARAWAY is a little more abundant this year; it will ship late summer soonest. Now China is offering their new crop CUMIN at sharp levels; India's market has eased because of this, because China will not source quantities from it this year and because they are not accomodating typical Bangladesh demand as a result of concerns about its current geopolitical challenges. India's summer SESAME crop is good and pricing is at levels not seen in a long time.
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