Coriander (Dhaniya) Price Today in India - धनिया का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Coriander (Dhaniya) (धनिया) in India is ₹4,250 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹2,425 to a maximum of ₹8,000 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Coriander (Dhaniya) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Coriander (Dhaniya) is grown mainly in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. It is a spice crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season - Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar).

India is the world's largest producer and consumer of coriander (dhania) and Rajasthan's Kota region accounts for 60% of national production. Both the dried seed (as spice) and the fresh leaves (as herb) are separately traded, with dried coriander export to Bangladesh, Malaysia and the USA earning ₹1,200-1,500 crore annually.

Is There an MSP for Coriander (Dhaniya)?

Coriander (Dhaniya) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes coriander (dhaniya) prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.

Why Coriander (Dhaniya) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the coriander (dhaniya) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Coriander (Dhaniya)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your coriander (dhaniya) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your coriander (dhaniya) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
  4. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Coriander (Dhaniya) Varieties in India

  • RCr-435 (Rajasthan - most cultivated)
  • CS-6 (Gujarat early variety)
  • Pant Haritima (leaves type, Uttarakhand)
  • CO-3 (Tamil Nadu double-use)
  • DH-5 (Kota type, MP)

Coriander (Dhaniya) Uses & End Markets

  • Coriander powder - essential spice blend ingredient
  • Fresh coriander leaves (dhania patta) - garnish
  • Coriander seed export (whole and split)
  • Coriander seed oil for perfumery and flavouring
  • Digestive tea and Ayurvedic formulations

Grow Better Coriander (Dhaniya) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best coriander (dhaniya) crop: choose a high-yield Coriander (Dhaniya) seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.