Cumin Seed clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unjha APMC - world's largest cumin market | Gujarat; Rajasthan — Mehsana (Unjha mandi); Banaskantha; Patan (GJ); Jodhpur; Nagaur; Barmer (RJ) | agricultural | Harvest Feb-Mar; new crop in market Mar-Apr (ASSUMPTION) | Mundra |
Cluster notes
Cumin exports 229,881 t / USD 732.35 mn (2024-25); 196,800 t / USD 524.22 mn (2025-26); 165,269 t / USD 700.23 mn (2023-24) - Spices Board (tier 1) Assessment: India is the leading world cumin supplier (share: unavailable); China, Bangladesh, UAE, US, Egypt; price-cycle driven (2023 spike)
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to cumin seed: Spices Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most cumin seed?
Our cluster data lists Gujarat; Rajasthan as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the cumin seed season in India?
Gujarat; Rajasthan: Harvest Feb-Mar; new crop in market Mar-Apr (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify cumin seed suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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