Turmeric prices fell by 0.96% to ₹13,780 as more turmeric entered the markets and fewer export orders. Daily inflows rose to around 57,500 quintals, almost three times higher than 29,860 quintals in the previous session, leading to a fall in prices. Although the area under turmeric has increased by 10% to 3.30 lakh hectares, the yield is expected to fall by 10–15% due to unseasonal rains.
Between April and January 2025, turmeric imports increased sharply by 70.13% compared to the same period last year. But in January alone, imports fell by more than 43% compared to December and almost 65% compared to January last year. This could be due to weak local demand and adequate availability of turmeric in the country. However, January’s exports were down 23.17% from December, although they were still 12.18% higher than January last year.