Cardamom arrivals at Bodi auction stood at 47 tonnes

Kochi: With the auction held by STCL in Bodinayakannur on June 7, probably the season's auctions have come to an end. The first auction of the next season might be held in mid-August depending upon the beginning of harvesting. Total arrivals at the Bodi auction stood at 47 tonnes. The previous auction was held on June 1. Upcountry purchasers, considering it the last auction, were active. The total arrivals during the current season up to June 6 fetched at 8,128 tonnes while the total sales were at 7,471 tonnes. During the same period last season the total arrivals were at 9,410 tonnes and sales 8,786 tonnes. Thus, there was a sharp fall of 1,282 tonnes in arrivals and 1,315 tonnes in sales. The prices of graded varieties as on June 2 were AGEB Rs 450 - Rs 460, AGB Rs 390 - Rs 400, AGS Rs 370 - Rs 380 and AGS 1 Rs 325 - Rs 335 a kg. Prices in the open market at Bodinayakannur were AGEB Rs 440 - Rs 450, AGB Rs 370 - Rs 380, AGS Rs 360 - Rs 365 and AGS1 Rs 290 - Rs 300. Bulk was being sold at Rs 350 - Rs 440 a kg.