Coriander seed (dhania)

What it is

A rabi seed spice; Kota and Ramganj Mandi (Rajasthan) and Guna (MP) are key markets. Ground into dhania powder and blended masalas.

Eagle and Badami typesSplit (dal) coriander

Where India produces it

1. Madhya Pradesh

   2024-25 (final): 485562 tonnes

2. Gujarat

   2024-25 (final): 176168 tonnes

3. Rajasthan

   2024-25 (final): 87450 tonnes

4. Assam

   2024-25 (final): 34798 tonnes

Where imports come from

India is self-sufficient.

Rules before you buy or sell

• Farm-gate trade usually goes through a state APMC mandi or e-NAM; the state's market fee and trader licence rules apply.
• FSSAI licence or registration is needed to process, pack, store or sell it as food (Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006).
• Exporters register with the Spices Board (CRES).

Businesses that use it

Masala / Spice Grinding Unit →Curry Powder and Rice Powder Unit →Cryogenic Spice Grinding →