The story
North Gujarat's dry winters suit seed spices such as cumin and fennel, and Unjha became the main market where farmers sell them. Traders, cleaners, graders and exporters cluster around the Unjha market yard. Cumin and fennel from the area received GI tags, which helps buyers trace the origin.
In numbers
No published source we could open prints current numbers for this cluster.
GI tag
- Unjha JeeraApplication no. GI Application No. 1289Registration details of Geographical Indications (GI Registry, IP India)
- Unjha FennelApplication no. GI Application No. 1290Registration details of Geographical Indications (GI Registry, IP India)
Ways in for a newcomer
- Cleaning, sorting and grading of cumin and fennel
- Spice packing and branding
- Export documentation and quality testing
- Warehousing for traders
Problems the cluster faces
- Price swings with weather and crop size
- Pesticide residue limits in export markets
- Adulteration risks
Businesses to start here
Cumin (Jeera) Cleaning and Grading →Masala / Spice Grinding Unit →Cryogenic Spice Grinding →Isabgol (Psyllium Husk) Processing →