Global Cumin Powder Market Overview
Western Market Research estimates that the global Cumin Powder market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
Cumin powder is a widely used spice ingredient derived from dried and ground cumin seeds, valued for its distinct aroma, flavor, and functional health properties. It plays a critical role in culinary applications, traditional medicine, nutraceutical formulations, and food processing industries. Market expansion is driven by rising global consumption of ethnic cuisines, clean-label food demand, and increasing awareness of digestive and medicinal benefits.
The Global Cumin Powder Market Report presents a comprehensive assessment of market size, quality grades, application trends, regional trade flows, and competitive dynamics, supported by historical data and long-term forecasts.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Cumin Powder Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a moderate but resilient impact on the market:
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Short-term disruptions in harvesting, logistics, and export activities during early 2020.
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Temporary price volatility due to supply-chain interruptions.
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Demand resilience and recovery driven by:
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Increased household cooking and pantry stocking
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Higher consumption of spices perceived to support immunity and digestion
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Growth in packaged and shelf-stable food products
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Overall, the pandemic reinforced the importance of essential food ingredients, supporting long-term market stability.
Global Cumin Powder Market Segmentation
By Purity Grade
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Purity 98%
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Purity 99%
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Purity 99.5%
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Customized & Blended Grades
By Product Form
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Conventional Cumin Powder
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Organic Cumin Powder
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Steam-Sterilized Cumin Powder
By Application
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Food & Beverage Industry
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Spices & Seasonings
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Ready-to-Eat & Processed Foods
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Pharmaceutical & Traditional Medicine
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Nutraceuticals & Herbal Supplements
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Cosmetics & Personal Care
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Other Industrial Uses
By Distribution Channel
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Direct B2B Supply
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Retail & Supermarkets
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Online & E-commerce Platforms
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific
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Largest and most dominant region
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India is the primary producer and exporter
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Strong domestic consumption and export-driven growth
Middle East & Africa
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High per-capita spice consumption
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Strong demand from traditional cuisine and food processing
Europe
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Growing demand for ethnic foods, organic spices, and clean-label ingredients
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Germany, the UK, and France are key importers
North America
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Rising use in ready meals, spice blends, and nutraceuticals
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Strong growth in organic and premium spice segments
South America
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Emerging market
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Gradual adoption driven by processed food and restaurant sectors
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The cumin powder market is fragmented, with competition based on raw material sourcing, quality consistency, processing standards, and export capabilities.
Key Market Participants Include:
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Virdhara International
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Natural Mahendi Powder Udhyog
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Vitagreen Products
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Rohini Agro Industries
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OJYA
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Connoils
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Kore Agro
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Ashapurna Spices
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Everest Spices
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MDH Spices
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
Low processing barriers but strong competition and export compliance requirements. -
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Seasonal dependence on agricultural output affects pricing. -
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Bulk buyers and food manufacturers negotiate on price and quality. -
Threat of Substitutes – Low
Limited substitutes for cumin’s distinct flavor profile. -
Competitive Rivalry – High
Numerous regional and export-oriented players.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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Essential spice with global culinary relevance
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Long shelf life and stable demand
Weaknesses
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Price volatility due to crop yield fluctuations
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Dependence on specific growing regions
Opportunities
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Growth in organic and premium spice segments
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Rising demand from nutraceuticals and herbal medicine
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Expansion into value-added spice blends
Threats
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Climate risks affecting cumin cultivation
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Stringent food safety and residue regulations
Market Trends
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Increasing demand for organic and steam-sterilized cumin powder
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Growth in ethnic and international cuisine consumption
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Expansion of private-label spice brands
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Strong growth of online spice retailing
Key Market Drivers
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Rising global spice consumption
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Health benefits linked to digestion and immunity
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Growth of packaged and processed food industries
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Expanding international trade in spices
Challenges
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Agricultural dependency and climate sensitivity
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Quality standardization for export markets
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Price pressure from intense competition
Value Chain Analysis
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Cumin Seed Cultivation & Harvesting
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Cleaning & Drying
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Grinding & Processing
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Quality Testing & Certification
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Packaging & Branding
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Distribution & Export
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End-Use Consumption
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Producers: Invest in quality control and organic certification
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Processors: Develop value-added and blended spice products
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Exporters: Strengthen traceability and compliance systems
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Investors: Focus on premium, organic, and nutraceutical-grade cumin segments
1. Market Overview of Cumin Powder
1.1 Cumin Powder Market Overview
1.1.1 Cumin Powder Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Cumin Powder Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Cumin Powder Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Cumin Powder Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Cumin Powder Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Cumin Powder Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Cumin Powder Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Purity 98%
2.4 Purity 99%
2.5 Purity 99.5%
3. Covid-19 Impact Cumin Powder Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Cumin Powder Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Cumin Powder Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Food
3.4 Medicine
3.5 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Cumin Powder Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Cumin Powder Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Cumin Powder Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Cumin Powder Business
5.1 Virdhara International
5.1.1 Virdhara International Company Profile
5.1.2 Virdhara International Cumin Powder Product Specification
5.1.3 Virdhara International Cumin Powder Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Natural Mahendi Powder Udhyog
5.2.1 Natural Mahendi Powder Udhyog Company Profile
5.2.2 Natural Mahendi Powder Udhyog Cumin Powder Product Specification
5.2.3 Natural Mahendi Powder Udhyog Cumin Powder Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Vitagreen Products
5.3.1 Vitagreen Products Company Profile
5.3.2 Vitagreen Products Cumin Powder Product Specification
5.3.3 Vitagreen Products Cumin Powder Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Rohini Agro Industries
5.4.1 Rohini Agro Industries Company Profile
5.4.2 Rohini Agro Industries Cumin Powder Product Specification
5.4.3 Rohini Agro Industries Cumin Powder Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 OJYA
5.5.1 OJYA Company Profile
5.5.2 OJYA Cumin Powder Product Specification
5.5.3 OJYA Cumin Powder Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Connoils
5.6.1 Connoils Company Profile
5.6.2 Connoils Cumin Powder Product Specification
5.6.3 Connoils Cumin Powder Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Kore Agro
5.7.1 Kore Agro Company Profile
5.7.2 Kore Agro Cumin Powder Product Specification
5.7.3 Kore Agro Cumin Powder Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Ashapurna Spices
5.8.1 Ashapurna Spices Company Profile
5.8.2 Ashapurna Spices Cumin Powder Product Specification
5.8.3 Ashapurna Spices Cumin Powder Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Cumin Powder Market Size
6.2 North America Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Cumin Powder Market Size
7.2 East Asia Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Cumin Powder Market Size
8.2 Europe Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Cumin Powder Market Size
9.2 South Asia Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Cumin Powder Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Cumin Powder Market Size
11.2 Middle East Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Cumin Powder Market Size
12.2 Africa Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Cumin Powder Market Size
13.2 Oceania Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Cumin Powder Market Size
14.2 South America Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Cumin Powder Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Cumin Powder Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Cumin Powder Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Cumin Powder Market Size by Application
16 Cumin Powder Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Cumin Powder Market Segmentation
By Purity Grade
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Purity 98%
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Purity 99%
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Purity 99.5%
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Customized & Blended Grades
By Product Form
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Conventional Cumin Powder
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Organic Cumin Powder
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Steam-Sterilized Cumin Powder
By Application
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Food & Beverage Industry
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Spices & Seasonings
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Ready-to-Eat & Processed Foods
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Pharmaceutical & Traditional Medicine
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Nutraceuticals & Herbal Supplements
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Cosmetics & Personal Care
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Other Industrial Uses
By Distribution Channel
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Direct B2B Supply
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Retail & Supermarkets
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Online & E-commerce Platforms