Nutmeg (Jaiphal) Price Today in India - जायफल का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Nutmeg (Jaiphal) (जायफल) in India is ₹90,000 per quintal, up ₹45000 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹90,000 to a maximum of ₹90,000 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Nutmeg (Jaiphal) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Nutmeg (Jaiphal) is grown mainly in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu. It is a spice crop with a Year-round perennial (main harvest: Aug-Oct) season - Year-round perennial (main harvest: Aug-Oct).

Kerala produces 95% of India's nutmeg and the mace (outer covering of the nutmeg seed) is often more valuable than the nut itself, fetching ₹80,000-1,50,000/quintal. Both nutmeg and mace are primarily exported to the USA, Netherlands and Singapore for pharmaceutical, food flavouring and perfumery industries.

Is There an MSP for Nutmeg (Jaiphal)?

Nutmeg (Jaiphal) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes nutmeg (jaiphal) 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 Nutmeg (Jaiphal) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the nutmeg (jaiphal) 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 Nutmeg (Jaiphal)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your nutmeg (jaiphal) 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 nutmeg (jaiphal) - 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 Nutmeg (Jaiphal) Varieties in India

  • IISR Viswasree (Kerala high-yield)
  • A11-1 (Andaman)
  • A11-2 (Andaman selection)
  • Kerala local (female trees selected)
  • Banda type (introduced clone)

Nutmeg (Jaiphal) Uses & End Markets

  • Nutmeg powder for garam masala and desserts
  • Mace (javitri) for biryanis and meat dishes
  • Nutmeg essential oil for pharmaceuticals and perfumery
  • Myristicin extraction (industrial)
  • Nutmeg butter (cocoa butter substitute for confectionery)

Grow Better Nutmeg (Jaiphal) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best nutmeg (jaiphal) 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.