Rising Fenugreek Prices: Production Declines

07-Apr-2026 07:28 PM

New Delhi. Estimates suggest that fenugreek production in the country this year will be lower compared to the previous year. This projection stems from reports indicating a decline in both the sown area and per-hectare productivity in the major producing states—Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat—during the current season.

According to available information, fenugreek sowing in the key producing state of Madhya Pradesh dropped by 14 percent compared to last year, settling at 55.40 thousand hectares. Meanwhile, in Rajasthan, sowing was undertaken across 41.75 thousand hectares—a decrease of 12 percent compared to the previous year. In Gujarat, fenugreek was sown across 17.50 thousand hectares, whereas last year the sown area stood at 18.60 thousand hectares. Overall, the total area under fenugreek cultivation in the country this year amounts to 1.15 lakh hectares, compared to 1.30 lakh hectares last year.

Yield

Market experts estimate that fenugreek production in Madhya Pradesh this year is expected to range between 7 and 7.25 lakh quintals, whereas last year's production stood between 8 and 8.50 lakh quintals. In Rajasthan, production is projected to be between 5 and 5.50 lakh quintals; last year, it was estimated at approximately 6 lakh quintals. In Gujarat, production is estimated at 2 to 2.25 lakh quintals, compared to an estimated production of approximately 2.50 lakh bags last year.

Rising Prices

Although fresh arrivals of the new crop have currently begun at the *mandis* (wholesale markets) in the producing centers, fenugreek prices have recently surged by 400 to 500 rupees per quintal due to the arrivals failing to increase as per expectations. Currently, in the markets of Madhya Pradesh, the price for average-quality fenugreek is being quoted at 6,200 to 6,600 rupees per quintal, while in the markets of Rajasthan, prices are hovering between 6,000 and 6,500 rupees. In Gujarat's Rajkot market, prices are being quoted in the range of 5,400 to 7,000 rupees, depending on the quality. Meanwhile, arrivals are currently ranging between 5,000 and 6,000 bags. In Madhya Pradesh, arrivals at the Neemuch and Jaora markets are hovering between 2,200 and 2,500 bags. In Rajasthan, arrivals at the Kota market stand at 500 to 600 bags.

Exports

According to data released by the Spices Board, during the first 10 months (April–January 2026) of the current financial year, fenugreek exports increased by 3 percent, while revenue witnessed a rise of 2 percent. As per the information received, fenugreek exports during April–January 2026 totaled 40,633 tonnes, generating revenue of ₹304.97 crore. In comparison, during April–January 2025, 35,907 tonnes were exported, yielding revenue of ₹298.14 crore.