Coriander Market Heats Up: Tight Supply and Festive Demand Propel Prices Upward

The coriander market is currently experiencing a pronounced upswing, with prices showing notable strength due to a confluence of strong domestic demand and limited arrivals in key producing regions. In the Delhi market, coriander prices surged by $3.52 over the past week, reaching $103.43/quintal, compared to last week’s $99.91. This swift rally, equivalent to a rise of about 3.5%, is largely attributed to increased stockist activity ahead of the festive season, as well as lower daily arrivals from major states like Rajasthan and Gujarat.

According to recent mandi data, daily inflows have plummeted to just 500–600 bags—markedly lower than normal—placing upward pressure on prices. Rajasthan’s Baran mandi has also seen a robust 20% price increase, with values moving from $31.27 to even higher levels over the past few weeks. Supply tightness is expected to persist as producers hold back on sales in anticipation of higher prices leading into festivals. Market sentiment, as a result, remains distinctly bullish as buyers scramble to secure stock in a tightening market. Both exporters and domestic processors are closely monitoring the situation, mindful that any weather-related disruptions or sudden demand spikes could further stoke volatility.

📈 Prices & Market Overview

Commodity	Type	Origin	Purity/Organic	Location	Price (EUR/ton)	Prev. Price (EUR/ton)	Update Date	Exchange/Market	Sentiment
Coriander Seeds	Whole	IN	Organic	New Delhi	2.40	2.40	2025-07-19	Delhi Mandi	Bullish
Coriander Seeds	Single Parrot	IN	Conv.	New Delhi	1.12	1.12	2025-07-19	Delhi Mandi	Bullish
Coriander Seeds	99.9% Purity	IN	Conv.	New Delhi	0.88	0.88	2025-07-19	Delhi Mandi	Firm
Coriander Seeds	99.9% Purity	EG	Conv.	Kairo	0.97	0.97	2025-07-19	Cairo FOB	Firm
Coriander Seeds	Powder	IN	Organic	New Delhi	2.69	2.69	2025-07-19	Delhi Mandi	Bullish
Coriander Seeds	Eagle, Split	IN	98% Conv.	New Delhi	0.84	0.84	2025-07-19	Delhi Mandi	Firm
Coriander Seeds	Double Parrot	IN	Conv.	New Delhi	1.24	1.23	2025-07-19	Delhi Mandi	Bullish

🌍 Supply & Demand Dynamics

• Demand: Seasonal demand is ramping up ahead of key festivals, with stockists and processors actively procuring supplies.
• Supply: Restricted arrivals from Rajasthan and Gujarat, the two largest producing states, have caused daily mandi arrivals to drop to 500–600 bags, well below typical levels.
• Market Activity: Stockists are displaying aggressive buying patterns, anticipating further price increases as the festival season intensifies.

📊 Fundamentals & Comparative Outlook

• Inventory: Market inventories are lower due to delayed sales from farmers expecting higher prices.
• Speculation: There is heightened speculative buying as traders and exporters position themselves for a likely festive surge in demand.
• Comparison (Previous Report): The last major coriander market update similarly cited constrained supply, but the current price momentum and demand intensity mark a clear acceleration compared to prior weeks, reflecting intensified bullish sentiment.

🌦️ Weather Outlook for Key Growing Regions

• Rajasthan & Gujarat: Current forecasts indicate hot and dry conditions with no major rainfall events expected for the next week. Such weather may exacerbate harvest delays and keep supply pressures intact.
• Impacts: Absence of rainfall will likely sustain the restricted arrivals at mandis and, coupled with stored inventory reluctance, may lead to further near-term price strength.

🌐 Global Production & Stock Positions

• Major Exporters: India (primary player), followed by minor contributions from Egypt, Morocco, and Eastern Europe.
• Stable Export Offerings: Egypt’s coriander prices remain steady at €0.97/ton, providing little respite for global buyers as Indian prices continue to rally.
• Global Demand: Strong from both food processors and spice exporters, with little availability to absorb increased buyer interest from overseas.

📆 3-Day Price & Trading Outlook

• Short-Term Forecast: Prices are expected to remain firm to bullish over the next 3 days given persistently low arrivals and active buying for upcoming festivals.
• Trading Recommendations:
  • Buyers: Secure cover promptly as further upside is likely before supply responses materialize.
  • Sellers: Hold stocks for better prices if able to absorb short-term storage costs.
  • Exporters: Monitor FX and shipment trends, but expect strong Indian origin price premium to persist.

Date	Market	Expected Price (EUR/ton)	Trend
Day 1	Delhi Mandi	2.40–2.45	Bullish
Day 2	Delhi Mandi	2.42–2.48	Bullish
Day 3	Delhi Mandi	2.45–2.50	Bullish