December 2019
Market is relatively stable at the moment, however, firming is beginning to occur as the rainy season is approaching. Additionally, many farmers are favoring to wait for higher prices from the spice market instead of distilling.
August 2019
Here too, weather has impacted the harvest. Prices are firm.
September 2017
Also affected by rain, there appears to be a shortage of good quality oil at this time. There is a report that when prices dropped precipitously, several processors closed, unable to cover overheads. As a result prices continue to firm.
September 2016
Here too rains have affected harvesting, causing prices to firm.
May 2016
With increased availability prices have softened.
November 2015
News from a well-known broker states that his suppliers claim that adulterated Oil is still being offered. He further states that this adulteration is only detectable by a sophisticated lab.