Cumin Prices Surge in Unjha: Rising Demand and Limited Supply Fuel Upward Market Movement
Cumin Market Sees a Price Hike Due to Growing Demand
In Unjha, cumin prices have surged by $0,09 to $0,12 per kg, driven by rising expectations of domestic and export demand. Local traders report that limited arrivals in the market and a steady increase in demand have fueled this price hike. Machine-cleaned cumin prices have jumped by $0,12 to $0,18 per kg, reaching $1,59 to $1,62 per kg and $1,83 to $2,10 per kg. The tight supply has helped push the market upward.Traders Expect Cumin Prices to Continue Rising
Jatin Patel, a trader in Unjha Mandi, noted that demand for cumin is increasing, especially from stockists and exporters. Though the demand hasn’t fully materialized yet, regular inquiries suggest that a significant rise may happen soon. This expectation is driving prices upward. Dikshit Patel, another trader, said cumin arrivals have been limited, with only 6,000-7,000 sacks arriving daily.India’s Cumin Dominates Global Markets as Türkiye, Syria Face Shortages
India is currently the top supplier of cumin to the international market. In contrast, major producing countries like Türkiye and Syria have exhausted their cumin crops. Together, Türkiye and Syria produce around 35,000 to 40,000 tonnes annually, but their supplies are nearly depleted. With India’s large harvest and other countries' shortages, demand for Indian cumin is expected to remain strong globally.Export Demand Rises as Lower Prices Drive Cumin Shipments
Despite lower cumin prices this season, Indian exports are on the rise. Data from the Spices Board show that India exported 61,463 tonnes of cumin worth $19.29 million in the first two months of the 2024-25 financial year. This marks a significant increase from the 42,988 tonnes worth $18.03 million exported during the same period last year. Traders believe cumin trade will pick up once stockists, local traders, and exporters start purchasing more actively. If demand grows, prices could rise further. Otherwise, there may be downward pressure on prices.The cumin market in Unjha is seeing an upward trend in prices due to anticipation of increasing demand. However, traders remain cautious as actual buying activity from stockists and exporters has yet to ramp up. If the demand materializes, prices will likely continue to rise, but a correction may occur if it doesn’t.