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India’s cumin prices remain weak despite lower production. Know why?

May 19, 2026

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by

Ajit Rakhade

in Cumin (Jeera), Spices

Gujarat’s acreage falls 14% y-o-y in 2025-26, production to drop 13% Large carry-forward stocks from bumper 2023-24 crop caps price rise Cumin exports decline sharply as Chinese buyers stay on sidelines Morning Brief: India’s spot cumin (jeera) prices moved largely within a range of INR 19,500-22,000/quintal (qtl) during January-April 2026 despite lower sowing, falling production, and…