Exports of cumin seeds in India likely to cross 2 lakh tonnes this season

Published 2021년 2월 20일

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India's cumin exports are expected to surpass 2 lakh tonnes this season, capitalizing on reduced production in Turkey and Syria. Over 90% of India's cumin crop is harvested in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with the Unjha Agriculture Produce Market Committee being one of the biggest agriculture markets in Asia. Despite an estimated 10-15% drop in production this year due to early winter exit, India remains the world's largest cumin exporter, accounting for over 80% of the global production. The majority of exports are directed towards Gulf countries, with the US, Europe, China, and Latin American countries also being significant markets.

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Cumin exports from India are likely to cross 2 lakh tonne by the end of the current season, in the next couple of months. Turkey and Syria are the two major producers of cumin, with Afghanistan also cultivating small quantities of cumin. This year, however, Turkey and Syria have reportedly produced less cumin this season. This has benefiitted Indian cumin exporters, according to Ashwin Nayak founder-chairman of the Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders, headquartered at Unjha in north Gujarat, and reported by Financial Express. More than 90% of India’s cumin crop is harvested in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Cumin yield from both states generally arrives at the Unjha Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), one of the biggest agriculture markets in Asia. “Compared to last year, cumin production in the country is likely to remain 10 to 15% lower. Last year, cumin production was around 92 lakh bags (55 kg per bag) in India. This season, it would be around 85 to 90 lakh bags due to ...

Source: Indoasiancommodities