The global dill market continues its upward trajectory in 2025, propelled by mounting demand from the food, pharmaceutical, and essential oil sectors. Over the past year, international shipments of dill seeds surged by nearly 70%, signifying strong momentum in global trade. India firmly leads as the top exporter, while the United States and Europe dominate the import landscape for both raw seeds and processed products. This robust expansion is, however, nuanced by mixed performance across subsegments—such as the notable 59% drop in HSN 33012923 dill seed exports—which reveals divergence in product-specific fortunes and underscores the importance of agile market strategies.
Sustained pricing is visible, with Indian FOB offers for conventional and organic dill seeds at €1.12 and €1.60 per kg respectively (New Delhi, Sept 2025). Meanwhile, the dill seed oil market is experiencing rapid gains, valued at over $1 billion, and expected to grow at a stable 3.5% CAGR through 2032, driven by wellness and aromatherapy trends. Despite these opportunities, exporters face risks tied to concentrated sourcing, yield variabilities linked to unpredictable weather, and intensifying price pressures from emerging Middle East and Eastern European suppliers.
The evolving dill market rewards premium, high-germination lots, certified organic produce, and specialized essential oils, with exporters who invest in quality certifications and traceability standing to outperform peers in a competitive, fast-maturing global marketplace.
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📈 Prices & Sentiment
| Product | Type | Purity | Organic | Origin | City | FOB Price (EUR/kg) | Weekly Change | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dill seeds | Sortex | 99.95% | No | IN | New Delhi | 1.12 | 0% | Stable |
| Dill seeds | – | – | Yes | IN | New Delhi | 1.60 | 0% | Stable |
🌍 Supply & Demand
- Top Exporters: India (lead), Sri Lanka, United States
- Major Importers: USA, Colombia, UK, Germany continue to drive consumption of both seeds and processed oils
- Export Surge: Aggregate dill seed exports up 70% y/y (mid-2024 to mid-2025)
- Product Divergence: HSN 33012923 segment down 59% in the same period, showing uneven category growth
- Dill Oil Growth: 2023 market value USD 1.02bn → forecast $1.38bn by 2032
- Premium Segments: Certified organic & high-germination seeds, value-add oils gaining share
📊 Fundamentals & Trade Drivers
- Expansion in the aromatherapy and wellness sectors is a major pull for dill oil and organic seed demand
- India’s dominance raises concentration risk; weather volatility and regulatory hurdles may disrupt flows
- Competitive pricing pressures from Middle Eastern and Eastern European suppliers challenge traditional exporters
- Quality certifications (organic, germination) and traceability are now essential for access to premium markets
- Stable prices this week reflect balanced regional supply ahead of new harvest cycles
🌦️ Weather Outlook
- India (Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP): Current monsoon performance has been average to slightly below average, with patchy rainfall reported. Short-term forecasts call for improved precipitation over the next 7 days, likely supporting late-maturing dill crops but raising disease risk in some pockets. Harvest outlook remains stable barring extreme events.
- Sri Lanka: Favorable but humid conditions; disease monitoring recommended in central and southern production belts.
- Ukraine, Egypt (Emerging Exporters): Mild, dry summer-to-autumn transition favors seed set and quality, potentially boosting supply and intensifying price competition.
🌏 Production & Stocks Comparison
| Country | Export Share (%) | Key Product | 2025 Stock Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | ~55% | Seed, Oil | Ample stock, steady |
| Sri Lanka | ~15% | Seed | Low but stable |
| USA | ~9% | Seed, Oil | Tight |
| Ukraine, Egypt | Rising | Seed | Building |
📆 Trading Outlook & Recommendations
- 🔍 Exporters: Invest in organic certification & traceability to capture premium global segments
- 🌱 Growers: Monitor late monsoon weather for disease risk; focus on post-harvest seed drying
- 📦 Importers: Secure forward contracts for high-germination and organic lots amid steady demand
- 💡 Industry: Explore further value-add (essential oil extraction) to offset narrow seed margins
- ⚠️ All: Watch for regulatory shifts in EU/USA impacting pesticide and residue compliance
⏳ 3-Day Regional Price Forecast (EUR/kg, FOB New Delhi)
| Product | Current | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dill seeds (non-organic) | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 |
| Dill seeds (organic) | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 |