Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cumin seed market prices in the state of Karnataka. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Karnataka.
| Commodity | Cumin seed |
| Average Price | ₹14,317 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹1,500 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹30,000 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Karnataka.
According to latest info, the average price of Cumin seed in Karnataka is ₹14,317 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹1,500 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹30,000 /quintal. Live prices of Cumin seed from various districts of Karnataka are listed below.
This data was last updated on 8 July 2026.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | Shimoga | Bhadravathi | Cumin seed | CommonLocal | ₹12,514 | ₹12,514 | ₹12,514 |
| 16/06/2026 | Kolar | Bangarpet | Cumin seed | CommonLocal | ₹28,000 | ₹28,900 | ₹28,572 |
| 15/06/2026 | Shimoga | Bhadravathi | Cumin seed | CommonLocal | ₹21,708 | ₹21,708 | ₹21,708 |
| 09/12/2024 | Gadag | Gadag | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹11,169 | ₹11,169 | ₹11,169 |
| 28/10/2024 | Kolar | Bangarpet | Cumin seed | CommonFAQ | ₹29,230 | ₹30,000 | ₹29,615 |
| 27/06/2020 | Gadag | Gadag | Cumin seed | CommonFAQ | ₹6,169 | ₹6,909 | ₹6,467 |
| 08/07/2013 | Uttara Kannada | Siddapur | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹11,555 | ₹11,555 | ₹11,555 |
| 09/01/2009 | Shimoga | Bhadravathi | Cumin seed | CommonFAQ | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 10/01/2004 | Tumkur | Sira | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 |
14-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
14 years of mandi records for Karnataka show Cumin seed prices under pressure in December (up to 24% below average) and climbing to about 14% above average by June. This seasonal cycle tracks the arrival (supply) pattern.
Record monthly average (high)
₹25,140/quintal
June 2026
Highest single-day price
₹28,900/quintal
June 2026 · Bangarpet
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,350/quintal
January 2012
In records going back to 2002, the highest monthly average for Cumin seed in Karnataka was ₹25,140/quintal in June 2026, while the weakest month on record is January 2012 (₹1,350/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | ₹10,263 | ▼ 7.5% |
| October 2023 | ₹11,095 | ▲ 64.5% |
| October 2022 | ₹6,744 | ▼ 12.4% |
| October 2021 | ₹7,701 | ▼ 21.2% |
| October 2020 | ₹9,774 | ▲ 50.1% |
| October 2019 | ₹6,512 | ▲ 20.8% |
| October 2018 | ₹5,390 | ▲ 32.0% |
| October 2017 | ₹4,083 | — |
