Daily arrivals at major markets such as Unjha and Rajasthan have started tapering, while blight outbreaks in key Gujarat pockets have affected crop quality and harvestable volumes. European and North American buyers have returned selectively for residue-compliant and high-specification lots, although Middle East geopolitical instability continues to affect logistics and demand from traditional buyers. Domestic processors and stockists remain cautious, preferring hand-to-mouth purchases rather than aggressive forward coverage. Current estimates indicate Indian jeera production at 90-92 lakh bags, sharply below 1.10 crore bags last year, with Gujarat production estimated at 42-45 lakh bags and Rajasthan at 48-50 lakh bags. Global supply remains relevant, with China production estimated at 70,000-80,000 tonnes due to adverse weather, while Syria, Turkey and Afghanistan are expected to produce 9,000-10,000 tonnes, 10,000-11,000 tonnes and 10,000-12,000 tonnes, respectively. India’s jeera exports declined 34% year-on-year to 10,713 tonnes in June 2026, while April-June exports fell 25% to 44,144 tonnes. However, cumulative exports to Singapore, Oman and Argentina increased sharply. In Unjha, spot jeera ended at ₹21,237.35, down 0.67%.
Technically, the market remains under long liquidation, with open interest falling 15.81% to 4,794 while prices declined ₹270. Jeera has support at ₹20,970, and a break below could test ₹20,820, while resistance is placed at ₹21,340; a sustained move above this level could push prices toward ₹21,560.
