Jamun (Java Plum) Price Today in India - जामुन का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Jamun (Java Plum) (जामुन) in India is ₹7,500 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹4,000 to a maximum of ₹17,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Jamun (Java Plum) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Jamun (Java Plum) is grown mainly in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh. It is a fruit crop with a Summer (May-Jul) season - Summer (May-Jul).

Jamun (java plum/black plum) is a uniquely Indian fruit with deep Ayurvedic significance - its seed powder is a widely prescribed remedy for type-2 diabetes management and jamun vinegar is one of India's oldest home medicines. Despite being a traditional backyard tree, commercial jamun cultivation in UP and Maharashtra is growing, with fresh jamun selling at ₹60-120/kg retail during May-July.

Is There an MSP for Jamun (Java Plum)?

Jamun (Java Plum) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes jamun (java plum) 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 Jamun (Java Plum) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the jamun (java plum) 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 Jamun (Java Plum)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your jamun (java plum) 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 jamun (java plum) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. For perishables, use a nearby cold storage to hold for a few weeks.
  4. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Jamun (Java Plum) Varieties in India

  • Ra Jamun (UP seedless type)
  • CISH-J-45 (CISH Lucknow high-yield)
  • Konkan Bahadoli (Maharashtra)
  • Local WB purple (large fruited)
  • RJ-4 (commercial Rajasthan)

Jamun (Java Plum) Uses & End Markets

  • Fresh eating (summer fruit)
  • Jamun juice for diabetes management (huge demand)
  • Jamun seed powder (pharmaceutical - anti-diabetic)
  • Jamun vinegar (Ayurvedic medicine)
  • Wine and fermented jamun sherbet (cottage industry)

Grow Better Jamun (Java Plum) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best jamun (java plum) crop: choose a high-yield certified 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.