Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) Price Today in India - नींबू घास का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) (नींबू घास) in India is ₹1,400 per quintal, up ₹22 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹700 to a maximum of ₹2,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is grown mainly in Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh. It is a medicinal crop crop with a Year-round (3-4 cuts/year; perennial) season - Year-round (3-4 cuts/year; perennial).

India is the world's largest lemongrass oil producer and the Nilgiri foothills of Kerala and Odisha's Ganjam district supply most of India's high-quality citral-rich lemongrass oil to the global flavour, fragrance and pharmaceutical industries. Lemongrass oil (citral content 70-85%) is the primary raw material for synthesising ionone (violet perfume) and Vitamin A precursors in the chemical industry.

Is There an MSP for Lemongrass (Cymbopogon)?

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes lemongrass (cymbopogon) 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 Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the lemongrass (cymbopogon) 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 Lemongrass (Cymbopogon)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your lemongrass (cymbopogon) 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 lemongrass (cymbopogon) - 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 Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) Varieties in India

  • OD-19 (Odisha - high citral)
  • Pragati (CIMAP Lucknow - most planted)
  • CKP-25 (Kerala type)
  • Krishna (CIMAP high-yield)
  • OD-440 (Odisha drought tolerant)

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) Uses & End Markets

  • Lemongrass essential oil for perfumery and cosmetics
  • Citral extraction for ionone (violet fragrance synthesis)
  • Vitamin A precursor manufacturing (pharmaceutical)
  • Lemongrass tea (health beverage)
  • Natural insect repellent and aromatherapy

Grow Better Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best lemongrass (cymbopogon) 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.