Although the reduction in the planting area raised the initial concerns, the expected increase in performance has balanced the market perspective | Photo credit: Sreenivasa Murthy V
The perspective for the coriander harvest in 2025-26 seems positive, especially in the main producing states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, which explain most of the Cilantro crop of India. This season, favorable climatic conditions, including appropriate rainfall and temperature patterns, have supported crop growth, contributing to better yields than average.
Outstanding key:
Performance estimates
Culture performance is expected to be 12-15 percent higher than the previous year. Climate patterns Consistent Duration The critical growth stages have helped in the development of healthy pods and a better seed quality.
Sowing area
Although the planting area has decreased slightly compared to last year, due in part to crop diversification and the preference of farmers who change to more lucrative alternatives, it is expected that the improvement of performance compensates for the reduced surface.
Price perspective
Improved yield can further limit price increases in the coriander market. Despite a fall in the planting area, the expected surplus due to the best performance could result in slightly low or slightly bassist price trends in the short and medium term, especially the arrival season.
Market dynamics
Print and merchants: Many merchants and warehouses are adopting a waiting and observation approach, arriving in advance and price movement after harvest.
Demand side: Domestic demand remains stable, but exports could play a key role in absorption of excess supply. If international demand is strengthened, particularly from the markets of Southeast Asia and the Middle East, it can provide some support for prices.
Quality: The first reports indicate a good seed size, seed color and aroma, which can help maintain high -grade coriander demand, even general prices remain under pressure.
Conclusion
Although the reduction in the planting area raised initial concerns, the expected increase in performance has balanced the market perspective. In general, the coriander market in 2025, is likely to remain well formed, maintaining prices volatility control unless export peaks occur.
The author is a team leader, research, agriwatch
Posted on April 20, 2025