Psyllium prices rise due to reduced sowing

03-Dec-2025 06:46 PM

New Delhi. Psyllium prices are currently trading at a high level. Given the current situation, the market sentiment remains bullish. Sources indicate that due to growers not receiving fair prices for their produce, Psyllium sowing in Rajasthan, the leading producing state, is reported to be 50 percent lower than last year. Furthermore, there are reports of a decline in sowing in Gujarat as well. Rajasthan accounts for 70/75 percent of total Psyllium production, while Gujarat's share is 25/30 percent. Experts say that Psyllium sowing in Rajasthan's Nagaur, Medta, and Nokha lines will only reach 50 percent. While sowing in Chuk, Sardarshahar, Ratangarh, Suratgarh, and the Barmer line is estimated to be 30/35 percent.

According to data recently released by the Gujarat Agriculture Department, Psyllium sowing has increased slightly compared to last year, but traders disagree. According to information received, so far, psyllium has been sown on 4,862 hectares in Gujarat, compared to 4,526 hectares during the same period last year. Last year, the total sowing in Gujarat was on 27,488 hectares.

Production to Decrease

According to sowing estimates from production centers, psyllium production in the country will decline for the second consecutive year. According to information received, the total production of psyllium in the country during the current season was 2.83 million bags, while production during the year 2024 was estimated to be 3.84 million bags (each bag weighing 70/75 kg). Due to the decrease in sowing, the crop starting in March will also be lower than last year.

Slow Rise

Recently, psyllium prices have risen by ₹800/₹1000 per quintal, and prices in the producing markets are now quoting at ₹11,000/₹13,000 per quintal. Trading sentiment has turned bullish. It is estimated that psyllium prices may rise by ₹8/₹10 per kg in the coming days. Traders believe that prices will remain high through 2026.