India Tightens Grip on Global Turmeric Market with 66% Share
On 12 August 2025, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry reported that India continues to dominate global turmeric exports, holding a 66% share of worldwide trade in 2024. In FY 2024-25, exports touched 176,325 tonnes worth $341 million, with Maharashtra leading state-wise earnings at $155.35 million. Top importers were Bangladesh, UAE, USA, Malaysia, and Morocco. Backed by the SPICED Scheme and the National Turmeric Board, the government is focusing on value addition, quality certification, and market expansion to boost rural incomes and maintain India’s leadership in the global spice trade.
State-Wise Turmeric Export Revenue (FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25)
(Values in million USD. Source: Spices Board via PIB.)
| State | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 78.21 | 92.41 | 93.96 | 92.23 | 155.35 |
| West Bengal | 40.10 | 26.24 | 32.36 | 39.50 | 48.54 |
| Kerala | 34.32 | 30.62 | 31.01 | 35.07 | 46.77 |
| Gujarat | 17.56 | 16.48 | 17.95 | 20.06 | 37.16 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21.84 | 23.23 | 19.90 | 26.53 | 34.29 |
| Karnataka | 27.19 | 8.57 | 3.42 | 2.43 | 5.68 |
| Rajasthan | 1.86 | 2.01 | 1.66 | 2.44 | 3.53 |
| Telangana | 2.57 | 1.13 | 1.56 | 1.74 | 2.64 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2.31 | 0.51 | 1.16 | 1.96 | 2.19 |
| Bihar | 2.55 | 2.72 | 1.52 | 1.76 | 2.13 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1.39 | 1.65 | 1.22 | 1.15 | 1.34 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1.20 | 0.92 | 0.56 | 0.82 | 0.92 |
| Delhi | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.63 |
| Haryana | 0.64 | 0.76 | 0.66 | 0.29 | 0.17 |
| Total | 232.41 | 205.87 | 207.45 | 226.58 | 341.54 |
Source: Press Information Bureau (Ministry of Commerce & Industry)
