Copra Alapuzha declines in listless trade

Copra office Alapuzha prices declined further in an otherwise listless spices market here today due to lower demand from stockists and retailers.

While, rest all other spices ruled stable in the absence of any worthwhile buying activity.

Copra office Alapuzha moved down by Rs 100 per quintal to Rs 5,700 from Thursday's closing level of Rs 5,800.

Following are today's closing rates (in Rs with previous rates in brackets):

Black pepper (per kg) 700/755 (700/755), ginger bleached (per kg) 160 (160), ginger unbleached (per kg) 180 (180), copra office Alapuzha (per quintal) 5,700 (5,800), copra office Kozhikode (per quintal) 5,600 (5,600), copra Rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 11,400 (11,400), copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 7,600 (7,600).