Delayed Sowing Impacts New Arrivals

This season, Indian coriander production's taken a hit due to high temperatures in key growing states, delaying sowing by 15-20 days. As a result, the arrival of new coriander crops is a bit late. In Gujarat, a major producer, only 50-100 bags have reached the market so far. We're looking at bulk arrivals picking up after another 15-20 days.

Farmers, who dealt with low prices last season, have cut back on coriander planting this year. While sowing in Gujarat remains steady, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have seen a reduction of 20-25%. This marks the second year of decreased coriander cultivation.

Expect Lower Production

In 2023, coriander was planted on 0.495 million hectares, but by 2024, this area shrank to 0.365 million hectares. For 2025, it might drop even further to 0.325-0.350 million hectares. Despite this lower acreage, the right weather might still support a solid yield per hectare.

This year, India’s total coriander production is projected to be around 85-90 million bags, with Gujarat contributing 3.8-4.0 million bags, Rajasthan 1.4-1.5 million bags, and Madhya Pradesh 3.2-3.5 million bags. Last year, total production was 11.0 million bags, while in 2023 it stood at 16.0 million bags.

With production expected to dip in 2025, meeting demand could be tricky. Business estimates suggest the total coriander supply, including 3.5-4.0 million bags of leftover stock, will total 12.5-13.0 million bags. Meanwhile, domestic consumption and exports together are expected to require 13.5-14.0 million bags.

India's Import of Coriander

India imports coriander when local prices are on the lower side. Imports were just 8,777 tonnes in 2020-21, but increased sharply to 31,383 tonnes in 2022-23. By 2023-24, imports remained high at 28,828 tonnes. However, imports are expected to decline in 2024-25 as domestic prices stay relatively low.

On the export side, coriander shipments fell by 55% in the first seven months of 2024-25, dropping from 76,848 tonnes (April-October 2023) to 34,365 tonnes in the same period this year. Last year, total exports reached a record 108,624 tonnes.

Conclusion: Tighter Supply Could Boost Prices

As coriander production drops for the second consecutive year, supply might tighten later in 2025, potentially lifting prices. However, with steady arrivals expected in February and March, the market might feel a bit pressured in the short term. Traders and buyers will keep a close eye on demand and export patterns to figure out the next price moves.

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