Copra office Alapuzaha, copra Kozhikode and Copra edible prices continued its uptrend at the spices market here today due to persistent demand from stockists and retailers.
Elsewhere, black pepper moved up on robust offtake from exporters and upcountry advices.
While, copra Rajapur Mumbai dropped further on reduced demand from stockists and exporters amidst lower upcountry offtake.
Rest of the spices ruled stable in the absence of any worthwhile large-scale buying activity.
Copra office Alapuzha and copra office Kozhikode climbed by Rs 300 per quintal each to Rs 10,400 and Rs 10,100 from Wednesday's closing level of Rs 10,100 and Rs 9,800.
Copra edible moved up by Rs 200 per quintal to Rs 14,000 from Rs 13,800.
Black pepper rose by Rs 10 per kg to Rs 740/800 as compared to Rs 730/790 previously.
However, copra Rajapur Mumbai dipped by Rs 500 per quintal to Rs 22,000 as against Rs 22,500 previously.
Following are today's closing rates (in Rs with previous rates in brackets):
Black pepper (per kg) 740/800 (730/790), ginger bleached (per kg) 225 (225), ginger unbleached (per kg) 245 (245), copra office Alapuzha (per quintal) 10,400 (10,100), copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 10,100 (9,800), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 22,000 (22,500), copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 14,000 (13,800).
