Cumin Prices News Today

The price spiral is mainly due to a poor 2002-23 crop from above-normal temperatures in November (affecting germination) and unseasonal rains in March-April (at the time of harvesting).

Export demand had slackened in the last few months as prices had shot up by 100-200% to Rs 500-700 per kg in June- October 2023, from a year ago.