Turmeric clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Cluster notes
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)
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to turmeric: Spices Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most turmeric?
Our cluster data lists Telangana; Maharashtra; Tamil Nadu; AP; Meghalaya as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the turmeric season in India?
Telangana; Maharashtra; Tamil Nadu; AP; Meghalaya: Harvest Jan-Mar; curing/polishing Feb-Apr (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify turmeric 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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