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Cumin Seeds from Unjha, Gujarat
Asia's Largest Jeera Hub — Direct Mandi Sourcing

Unjha in North Gujarat processes over 70% of India's cumin exports. Understanding why it matters — and how we buy there — is what separates a reliable cumin supplier from a middleman with a website.

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Cumin Seeds Sourced Direct from Unjha Mandi Gujarat - Gadin Exports
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Why Unjha Cumin is Different

Unjha is not just a city — it is a price discovery mechanism for the global cumin trade. When buyers in Dubai, London or Dhaka ask "what is the current rate for cumin," the answer comes from Unjha. Here is why that matters for your order.

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Geographic Concentration

North Gujarat and Rajasthan produce over 85% of India's cumin. Unjha sits at the centre of this belt. Every grade, every lot, every price signal passes through Unjha mandis before reaching exporters or international buyers.

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The Mandi System

A mandi is a government-regulated wholesale market where farmers auction produce directly. At Unjha's APMC market, cumin is auctioned daily. Prices are published, transparent, and reflect real supply and demand — not broker opinions.

Unjha APMC Mandi Market - Cumin Seeds Wholesale Auction Yard Gujarat India
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Climate and Quality

North Gujarat's semi-arid climate produces cumin with higher volatile oil content (2.5–4%+) than most global origins. The dry harvest season (February–March) allows natural drying without quality loss. This is why Indian cumin commands a premium.

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Processing Infrastructure

Unjha has over 200 cleaning and grading units. Optical Sortex machines, gravity separators, and cleaning lines process cumin to Singapore 99%, 99.5%, and Europe 99.5% purity within days of mandi purchase. Speed matters for freshness.

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Transparent Pricing

Unjha mandi prices are published daily. When we quote you an FOB price, you can verify the underlying mandi rate yourself. Our margin is our processing, quality assurance, documentation and logistics cost — not a mark-up on an opaque supply chain.

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Port Proximity

Mundra Port — India's largest private port — is 120 km from Unjha. Road transit takes 3–4 hours. Shorter road distance means fresher cumin, lower transport cost, and faster loading compared to routing through Mumbai or Chennai.

How We Buy at Unjha

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Mandi Purchase
We buy at Unjha APMC from verified commission agents. Lot selection is based on visual quality, seed size and volatile oil aroma.
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Cleaning and Sorting
Lots go to our processing partner in Unjha for machine cleaning, gravity separation, and Sortex colour sorting to the required purity grade.
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Lab Testing
Pre-shipment sample is tested at an NABL-accredited laboratory for purity, moisture, aflatoxin, ETO, and pesticide residues. You receive the COA before we proceed.
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Packing and Loading
Packed in 25 kg PP bags, stuffed into FCL containers at Unjha or Mundra CFS, and loaded at Mundra Port. Full documentation set follows.

2026 Crop — What to Expect

Crop Calendar

  • Sowing: October–November 2025
  • Harvest: February–March 2026
  • Mandi arrivals: March–April 2026
  • Peak supply: April–August 2026
  • New season planning: September–October 2026

Price Factors

  • Unjha mandi daily spot rate
  • Crop size and carry-forward stocks
  • Monsoon and weather impact on Rabi crop
  • Export demand — Gulf, EU, US buying cycles
  • USD/INR exchange rate on shipment date
View Full Harvest Calendar

Certifications Held

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Ready to Source Cumin from Unjha?

Tell us your grade, quantity and destination. We will send you current mandi pricing and a firm FOB offer within 4–8 business hours.

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Our Products

Singapore Grade 99% Cumin Seeds
Machine cleaned, ETO free. FOB Mundra from USD 2.30/kg. For Gulf, Bangladesh and Malaysia.
Europe Quality 99.5% Cumin Seeds
Double Sortex, EU MRL compliant, aflatoxin B1 below 2 ppb. For UK and EU buyers.
Cumin Powder (Ground Jeera)
Machine cleaned, ETO free. HS 09093200. For food manufacturers and masala blenders.

Frequently Asked Questions

About cumin seeds export from India

Why is Unjha considered the best source for cumin seeds?
North Gujarat and Rajasthan together produce over 85% of India's cumin, and Unjha sits at the centre of this growing belt. Nearly every grade and lot of Indian cumin passes through Unjha's mandis before reaching exporters, making it the primary sourcing and price-discovery hub for the crop.
What is an APMC mandi and how does it affect cumin pricing?
An APMC mandi is a government-regulated wholesale market where farmers auction produce directly to buyers. At Unjha's APMC market, cumin is auctioned daily and prices are published and transparent, reflecting real supply and demand rather than broker-set rates.
Does Gadin Exports source cumin only from Unjha, or from Rajasthan as well?
Gadin Exports sources primarily from Unjha, Gujarat, and also sources from mandis in Rajasthan — together the two states account for the large majority of India's cumin production.
How does mandi price transparency benefit international buyers?
Because Unjha mandi prices are published daily, buyers can verify the underlying rate behind any FOB quote themselves. Gadin Exports' margin covers processing, quality assurance, documentation and logistics — not a markup on an opaque supply chain.
How quickly can cumin be cleaned and graded after mandi purchase?
Unjha has over 200 cleaning and grading units using optical sortex machines and gravity separators, which can process mandi-purchased cumin to export grade within days of purchase — important for freshness.
What grades of cumin can be sourced through Unjha?
Unjha's cleaning and grading infrastructure supports the full range of export grades, including Singapore Grade 99%, Europe Quality 99.5%, and ground cumin powder, all processed from the same mandi-sourced raw cumin.
When is new crop cumin available from Unjha?
New crop cumin typically becomes available at Unjha mandi shortly after the February–April harvest window in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with fresh arrivals continuing through the following months. See the Cumin Harvest Calendar for detailed seasonal timing.
What is the current FOB price for cumin sourced from Unjha?
FOB Mundra pricing for Unjha-sourced cumin starts from USD 2.30/kg, varying by grade and current mandi rates. Contact Gadin Exports for the current quote.