Copra ends mixed, black pepper, ginger remains stable

Copra prices displayed a mixed trend at the spices market here today.
Copra Rajapur and copra edible prices rallied further due to consistent demand from upcountry buyers and millers amidst limited arrivals from key producing regions.
On the other hand, copra office Alapuzha and copra Kozhikode prices slipped following subdued demand from stockist and retailers.
Meanwhile, black pepper and ginger prices maintained a stable trend in the absence of any worthwhile buying.
Copra Rajapur climbed by Rs 200 per quintal to Rs 10,500 from last Saturday's closing level of Rs 10,300.
Copra edible moved-up by Rs 50 per quintal to Rs 9,950 from Rs 9,900 last weekend.

However, copra office Alapuzha and copra office Kozhikode declined by Rs 100 per quintal each to Rs 8,900 and Rs 8,800 as against Rs 9,000 and Rs 8,900 previously.
Following are today's closing rates in Rs with previous rates in brackets:
Black pepper (per kg) 555/610 (555/610), ginger bleached (per kg) 265 (265), ginger unbleached (per kg) 285 (285), copra office Alapuzha (per quintal) 8,900 (9,000), copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 8,800 (8,900), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 10,500 (10,300), Copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 9,950 (9,900).