Cumin Export Market from India: Data and Grades
Cumin is 12% of India spice export value, concentrated through Unjha, with Singapore and Europe purity grades.
- EU border check rate, Indian cumin
- 30% (pesticides)
- Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 — temporary increase of official controls
Cumin grades and market position (verified)
Cumin is one of India's top-three export categories by value. The two export grades are defined by purity.
| Grade / metric | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cumin share of export value FY2025-26 | 12% | Tied with spice oils & oleoresins |
| Singapore quality purity | 99% | General export |
| Europe quality purity | 99.5% | EU and premium |
Why Unjha matters
Unjha in Gujarat is Asia's largest seed-spice market and handles roughly 70% of India's cumin. Its morning trade effectively sets the global cumin reference price, so buyers watch Unjha even when contracting elsewhere.
The EU control on cumin
Indian cumin was raised to a 30% pesticide check rate at the EU border in January 2025 under Reg. (EU) 2019/1793, and carries a 400 µg/kg pyrrolizidine-alkaloid limit under Reg. (EU) 2023/915. Europe-quality purity is the starting spec, not a compliance guarantee.
Frequently asked
Where does most Indian cumin come from?
Unjha in Gujarat, Asia's largest seed-spice market, handles about 70% of India's cumin and sets a daily global reference price.
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- Cumin absolute USD value
- Only the 12% value share is published; the standalone cumin USD total for FY2025-26 is not in the same release.
- Unjha daily price series
- Unjha's daily traded volumes and price series are not in our sourced dataset.
Reviewed 16 July 2026.
Sources
- Spices Board of India — Export statistics· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 — temporary increase of official controls· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Reg. (EU) 2023/915 — maximum levels for certain contaminants· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16