Will there be a shortage of Cumin this year in India?

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Current scenario

The markets of Gujarat and Rajasthan in the last week remained up, as the demand was high at the beginning of the week. The market was in a bullish trend, but it saw a bearish trend as the days passed. This week again, Cumin market is up, compared to last week. 

Prediction

Experts believe that there will be profit­ booking at higher rates as stockiest are keen to sell their goods. As the days pass, there’s a high possibility that the market will see a bullish trend. 

Bottom line

Overall the market for Cumin is likely to rise as the sowing is more petite at 836925 hectares which is very less compared to 1239030 hectares in the previous year. Therefore, the prices are predicted to increase due to the upcoming shortage in supply.

Prices

Cumin A Grade 99% Pure stands at $3,03 per KG

Cumin A Grade 98% Pure stands at $2,89 per KG

Arrivals:

Total arrivals of the week: 525,70 tonnes, and the maximum was from Gujarat – 254,89 tonnes.

Cumin Sowing Data of Five Years

YEAR RAJASTHAN GUJARAT TOTAL SHARE%
AREA IN HECTARE RAJASTHAN GUJARAT
2016-17 500140 278750 778890 64,21 35,79
2017-18 581360 382720 964080 60,3 39,7
2018-19 676240 349552 10257920 65,92 34,08
2019-20 779775 494238 1274013 61,21 38,79
2020-21 770000 469030 1239030 62,15 37,85
2021-22 529790 307135 836925 63,3 36,7

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