Of the total exports, 25% of the spices was shipped to China and an additional 16% made its way to Bangladesh, figures shared by the Gujarat government stated
Cumin, Isabgol and fennel seeds were among the ₹3995 crore worth of spice seeds that were exported from Mehsana in Gujarat during financial year 2024-25.Of the total exports, 25 per cent of the spices was shipped to China and an additional 16 per cent made its way to Bangladesh, figures shared by the Gujarat government stated. The same year 10 per cent of the total exports were to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), five percent to the United States and an additional four percent to Morocco.
Gandhinagar: Gujarat will use its flagship Vibrant Gujarat platform this Oct to showcase Unjha — the cumin capital of India — to the world. Gujarat accounts for nearly 80% of India's spice seed exports, with Unjha at the heart of this booming industry, said the state govt. Officials said the spotlight on Unjha at the Vibrant Gujarat regional conference (VGRC) for North Gujarat in Oct will cement its status as a global spice hub.
During the fiscal year 2024-25, cumin seeds and other spices worth about Rs 3,995 crore were shipped from Mehsana district alone to 101 countries. The largest buyers included China (25%), Bangladesh (16%), UAE (10%), US (5%), and Morocco (4%). Officials said the strong international demand underscores the global reach of Unjha's spice network.
Data from the Union agriculture ministry's Agmarknet shows that 54,410 metric tonnes (MT) of cumin were registered at the Unjha APMC between Feb 15 and April 10, 2025 — a 17.5% jump compared to 46,313MT during the same period last year.
A robust supply chain has ensured that Unjha remains a central hub for the spice industry, providing employment and business opportunities to thousands of farmers and traders. Official estimates for 2023-24 indicate that the region produced 72,100.59MT of cumin, with Banaskantha producing the most at 41,800.73MT, followed by Patan with 29,900.09MT.
