Spice Oleoresins and Spice Oils clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi spice trade hub (Mattancherry) / Wayanad | Kerala; Karnataka — Idukki; Wayanad; Kozhikode (KL); Kodagu; Chikkamagaluru (KA) | agricultural | Harvest Dec-Feb (ASSUMPTION) | Cochin |
| Erode (largest market/ processing) / Sangli / Nizamabad | Telangana; Maharashtra; Tamil Nadu; AP; Meghalaya — Nizamabad (TS); Sangli; Hingoli (MH); Erode (TN); Kadapa (AP) | agricultural | Harvest Jan-Mar; curing/polishing Feb-Apr (ASSUMPTION) | Chennai |
| 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 |
| Wayanad / Kochi dry-ginger trade | Kerala; Karnataka; Meghalaya; Assam; Sikkim; Maharashtra — Wayanad (KL); Hassan; Shivamogga (KA); Ri-Bhoi (ML) | agricultural | Dry ginger Dec-Feb; fresh Oct-Mar (ASSUMPTION) | Cochin |
| Kochi oleoresin cluster | Kerala; Karnataka; Maharashtra — Kochi/Ernakulam; Aluva; Bengaluru; Mumbai | manufacturing | Year-round | Cochin |
| Kannauj attar cluster (GI) / Mysuru | UP; Karnataka; Kerala; Tamil Nadu — Kannauj (attar); Barabanki; Mysuru (sandalwood); Kozhikode; Chennai | handicraft | Year-round; crop-linked (lemongrass May-Nov) (ASSUMPTION) | Nhava Sheva |
Cluster notes
Pepper exports 20,830 t / USD 124.54 mn (2024-25 revised final); 19,806 t / USD 137.84 mn (2025-26 final) - Spices Board item-wise (tier 1) Assessment: India is a net importer of pepper in some years; exports of value-added (sterilised, white, oleoresin) grow; price-competitive vs Vietnam only on premium grades
Turmeric exports 176,325 t / USD 341.54 mn (2024-25); 175,896 t / USD 327.2 mn (2025-26) - Spices Board (tier 1) Assessment: National Turmeric Board (Nizamabad) set up 2025; curcumin/nutraceutical demand in US/EU; India is the leading world exporter (share: unavailable)
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)
Ginger exports 131,360 t / USD 124.78 mn (2024-25); 146,257 t / USD 142.99 mn (2025-26) - Spices Board (tier 1) Assessment: Growing fresh-ginger exports to Bangladesh/GCC; dry ginger to EU/US; competes with China/Nigeria
Spice oils & oleoresins USD 535.92 mn (2024-25), USD 528.73 mn (2025-26); curry powder/paste USD 247.59 mn (2024-25), USD 259.98 mn (2025-26) - Spices Board (tier 1) Assessment: Highest value-added spice segment; US/EU food-ingredient buyers; curry powder/paste = diaspora + mainstream retail
unavailable in this session Assessment: Niche premium (natural perfumery, aromatherapy) to EU/US/GCC; IFRA/REACH compliance
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to spice oleoresins and spice oils: Spices Board India; CHEMEXCIL.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most spice oleoresins and spice oils?
Our cluster data lists Kerala; Karnataka, Telangana; Maharashtra; Tamil Nadu; AP; Meghalaya, Gujarat; Rajasthan as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the spice oleoresins and spice oils season in India?
Kerala; Karnataka: Harvest Dec-Feb (ASSUMPTION); Telangana; Maharashtra; Tamil Nadu; AP; Meghalaya: Harvest Jan-Mar; curing/polishing Feb-Apr (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify spice oleoresins and spice oils 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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