पैदावार में कमी से अजवायन तेज : मंदे की संभावना नहीं
03-Jun-2026 07:32 PM
New Delhi: Recently, Ajwain (carom seeds) prices have witnessed a rise of ₹10–15 per kilogram, depending on quality, and market sentiment remains bullish. Notably, in addition to Gujarat—the primary producing state—Ajwain production is also considered to be weak in Madhya Pradesh. Currently, summer-season Ajwain arrivals are being recorded in the wholesale markets (mandis) of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
Ajwain is primarily produced in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and the Nandurbar belt of Maharashtra. However, due to the limited volume of the crop in Maharashtra, the majority of the produce is consumed locally within the state. Conversely, in other regions where production is robust, the produce is supplied to major consumption centers.
Production Estimates
Gujarat is unique among these states in that it yields two Ajwain crops annually: a winter crop and a summer crop. In contrast, other states typically produce only a summer crop. According to available information, Gujarat's winter crop this year amounted to only 50,000–60,000 bags, a significant decline compared to the 100,000 bags produced last year. Trade estimates for the summer crop this year project a yield of 250,000–275,000 bags, whereas last year's production stood at approximately 400,000 bags. Furthermore, reports from Madhya Pradesh indicate that production this year is expected to be around 50,000–60,000 bags, down from 75,000–80,000 bags last year. In Maharashtra, production along the Nandurbar belt is estimated at 25,000–30,000 bags. In Andhra Pradesh, production for this year is estimated to range between 175,000 and 200,000 bags. Given that the majority of the produce has already arrived in the markets, the auction of Ajwain at the Kurnool market in Andhra Pradesh has been scheduled to take place twice a week. Market sources suggest that approximately 150,000 bags—representing a significant portion of the total production—have already reached the wholesale markets. According to available information, following a reduction in the sowing area, weather conditions this year also proved unfavorable; consequently, both production volume and quality have been adversely affected. Currently, arrivals of lower-quality produce are being observed in the markets (mandis) of Gujarat.
Arrivals
Due to the decline in overall yield, the volume of arrivals in the markets is also decreasing. At Gujarat's Unjha market, arrivals currently stand at 1,000–1,200 bags, whereas in Jamnagar, arrivals have dropped to 500–600 bags. In Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch market, arrivals are hovering around 700–800 bags. In contrast, the weekly arrivals at Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool market are currently at 2,000–2,500 bags.
Price Rally
Over the past fortnight, a price hike of ₹10–15 per kilogram has been recorded for Ajwain (carom seeds). Consequently, prices at the markets within key production centers are now being quoted in the range of ₹130–210 per kilogram, depending on the quality of the produce. Given the current market dynamics, there appears to be no likelihood of a price decline in the near future. Market sources suggest that a further price appreciation of ₹15–20 per kilogram remains a distinct possibility.