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Turmeric

From the source of 80% of world production. Whole fingers, powder, and high-curcumin extract for food, supplement, and pharmaceutical buyers.

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Overview

India dominates global turmeric production, supplying approximately 80% of the world's turmeric from key growing regions in Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Turmeric is both a ubiquitous cooking spice and an increasingly important nutraceutical ingredient, with curcumin (the active compound) driving a $150+ million supplement market.

As a Kharif (monsoon) crop, turmeric pricing is inherently volatile, with 70-80% swings between harvest lows (February-April) and off-season highs (September-November). Smart procurement timing and India-based sourcing relationships are critical for managing cost. Origin Direct's on-ground team monitors crop conditions, auction prices at Erode and Sangli mandis, and NCDEX futures to advise buyers on optimal procurement windows.

We supply whole fingers (polished and unpolished), turmeric powder (food-grade and spice-grade), and standardized curcumin extracts (up to 95% purity). All product undergoes rigorous testing for EU compliance, including lead content, pesticide residues, and Sudan dye adulterants.

Key Specifications

Parameter Specification
Curcumin Content2 – 5% (fingers), up to 95% (extract)
Moisture< 10%
Lead< 0.3 ppm (EU compliant)
Key VarietiesAlleppey, Erode, Salem, Rajapore
FormsWhole fingers, powder, curcumin extract
Price Range$0.20 – $0.40/kg (fingers), volatile
MOQ1 FCL (~18 MT)
HS Code0910.30

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does turmeric pricing fluctuate so much?
Turmeric is a Kharif (monsoon season) crop, planted June-July and harvested January-March. India produces 80% of global supply, concentrated in Telangana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Prices routinely swing 70-80% between harvest lows and off-season highs, driven by monsoon rainfall patterns, farmer planting decisions, and speculative trading on Indian commodity exchanges (NCDEX). In 2023-24, prices hit record highs of $0.40/kg due to poor monsoon in key growing areas.
What turmeric grades and curcumin content do you offer?
We supply: Alleppey Finger (5% curcumin, premium grade), Erode/Salem varieties (3-4% curcumin, standard grade), Rajapore (2-3% curcumin, bulk food processing), and high-curcumin extract (95% standardized curcumin for supplements). Pricing ranges from $0.20-0.40/kg for whole fingers depending on variety and curcumin content, up to $40-60/kg for 95% curcumin extract.
How do you ensure turmeric quality for EU export?
Indian turmeric exports face strict EU checks for pesticide residues and lead contamination (EU increased checks to 50% of consignments). We source from tested farms and conduct pre-shipment testing for: curcumin content (HPLC), lead (below 0.3 ppm), pesticide residues (below EU MRLs for all 500+ compounds), aflatoxins (below 10 ppb), and Sudan dye adulterants (zero tolerance). Every shipment includes lab reports from NABL-accredited Indian labs.

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