Halvad and Rajkot anchor bulk trade while Nagaur emerges as premium price leader in volatile market

India’s cumin seed (jeera) markets recorded firm pricing trends alongside robust arrivals across key producing regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan during April 12–13, 2026, reflecting strong underlying demand and active trade flows.

According to the latest Daily Price Arrival Report, jeera prices ranged from Rs 16,000 to Rs 22,000 per quintal across major mandis, with select markets reporting even higher price ceilings, highlighting quality-driven premiums and regional supply dynamics.

Gujarat continued to dominate the jeera trade landscape, both in terms of volumes and market influence. APMC Halvad in Morbi district emerged as the largest trading center, handling a substantial 242.60 metric tonnes of arrivals on April 13. The market recorded a modal price of Rs 20,000 per quintal, with prices ranging between Rs 18,000 and Rs 20,960, underscoring strong demand absorption even at elevated supply levels.

Rajkot APMC followed as another major hub, reporting arrivals of 164.00 metric tonnes with a modal price of Rs 19,000 per quintal. Nearby markets such as Kalawad APMC also reflected firm trends, with modal prices reaching Rs 19,750 per quintal, supported by moderate arrivals of 7.80 metric tonnes.

Other Gujarat markets presented a stable yet slightly varied pricing structure. Babra APMC in Amreli recorded a modal price of Rs 18,725 per quintal, while Deesa (Bhildi) APMC in Banaskantha reported Rs 19,600 per quintal despite limited arrivals of just 0.50 metric tonnes. Similarly, Bhanvad APMC and Siddhpur APMC maintained prices in the range of Rs 18,450 to Rs 18,500 per quintal, indicating consistent demand across local and FAQ-grade produce.

Porbandar and Jetpur markets displayed relatively softer pricing, with modal prices at Rs 17,820 and Rs 18,555 per quintal respectively, reflecting localized supply conditions and quality variations. Dasada Patadi APMC in Surendranagar aligned with the broader firm trend, recording Rs 19,750 per quintal.

In Rajasthan, the jeera market exhibited sharper price spikes, particularly in Nagaur APMC, which recorded the highest modal price of Rs 22,000 per quintal. Prices in this market ranged widely from Rs 16,000 to Rs 24,500 per quintal, supported by substantial arrivals of 114.40 metric tonnes. This indicates strong demand for higher-grade produce and possible premium quality inflows.

Barmer APMC also reported firm pricing, with a modal price of Rs 20,000 per quintal for Grade Range-1 cumin, while Osiyan Mathania APMC in Jodhpur recorded Rs 18,000 per quintal. In contrast, Malpura APMC in Tonk district reflected a softer trend, with a modal price of Rs 16,000 per quintal on April 12, suggesting variability across regional markets.

The data highlights a key structural trend in India’s jeera trade: high-volume markets such as Halvad and Rajkot are effectively anchoring price stability, while select Rajasthan mandis are driving premium price discovery based on quality differentiation.

Notably, the market demonstrates resilience despite large arrivals, particularly in Gujarat, where bulk supply has not significantly depressed prices. This suggests sustained domestic and export demand, enabling markets to absorb higher volumes without substantial price corrections.

At the same time, the wide price band—from Rs 16,000 to Rs 22,000 per quintal—reflects the importance of grading, with FAQ and local varieties trading at relatively lower levels compared to higher-grade produce.

The strong performance of Nagaur APMC, both in terms of pricing and arrivals, indicates a shift toward Rajasthan as a key contributor to premium jeera supply, complementing Gujarat’s established dominance in volume-driven trade.