Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cumin seed market prices in the state of Kerala. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Kerala.
| Commodity | Cumin seed |
| Average Price | ₹16,529 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹9,000 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹24,000 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Kerala.
According to latest info, the average price of Cumin seed in Kerala is ₹16,529 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹9,000 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹24,000 /quintal. Live prices of Cumin seed from various districts of Kerala are listed below.
This data was last updated on 19 December 2022.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/12/2022 | Alappuzha | Aroor | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹22,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 28/10/2015 | Alappuzha | Alappuzha | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹18,800 | ₹19,000 | ₹18,900 |
| 29/10/2013 | Alappuzha | Chanthroor | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹19,200 | ₹19,300 | ₹19,250 |
| 28/11/2011 | Kollam | Kollam | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16/06/2009 | Alappuzha | Dhara | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹14,000 | ₹14,100 | ₹14,050 |
| 09/06/2007 | Alappuzha | Kayamkulam | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹10,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 04/11/2006 | Alappuzha | Kayamkulam(Alleppey) | Cumin seed | OtherFAQ | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 |
21-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 21 years, Cumin seed has consistently sold highest in Kerala during August — around 29% above average — while February brings the weakest prices (about 6% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹1,20,050/quintal
August 2002
Highest single-day price
₹1,21,000/quintal
August 2002 · Dhara
Record monthly average (low)
₹2,375/quintal
November 2003
In records going back to 2002, the highest monthly average for Cumin seed in Kerala was ₹1,20,050/quintal in August 2002, while the weakest month on record is November 2003 (₹2,375/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | ₹23,000 | ▲ 5.8% |
| August 2020 | ₹21,750 | ▼ 1.7% |
| August 2019 | ₹22,125 | ▼ 3.6% |
| August 2018 | ₹22,964 | ▲ 1.7% |
| August 2017 | ₹22,588 | ▼ 4.4% |
| August 2016 | ₹23,618 | ▲ 19.3% |
| August 2015 | ₹19,791 | ▲ 16.5% |
| August 2014 | ₹16,988 | ▼ 7.8% |
| August 2013 | ₹18,425 |
| ▲ 2.8% |
| August 2012 | ₹17,927 | ▼ 14.7% |
| August 2011 | ₹21,010 | ▲ 18.1% |
| August 2010 | ₹17,798 | ▲ 31.9% |
