This presentation summarizes information about coriander. It discusses that coriander is an annual spice crop used for both its fresh herb and dried seed. India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of coriander, with Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh being the top producing states. The major markets for coriander in India are located in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, with the three largest being Kota, Ramganj Mandi, and Baran. The supply and prices of coriander fluctuate due to factors like seasonal availability, acreage, and weather conditions.

1. A
PRESENTATION
ON
“CORIANDER”
Faculty Guide:
Prof. Divyang Joshi
Submitted by:
CHETAN GABANI Enrollment No.:127110592067
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2. Characteristics
 Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), dhania is an annual spice crop and a
member of the Umbelliferae, or carrot family. The coriander plant yields
both the fresh herb and spice seed, which are used primarily for culinary
purposes.
 The fresh green herb is called cilantro, or Chinese parsley. It is used in
southeast and southern Asian, Chinese and Mexican cuisine, and for
flavouring salads and soups.
 The fruits (seeds) are widely used as condiments with or without roasting
in the preparation of curry powders, sausages and seasonings. It is an
important ingredient in the manufacture of food flavourings, in bakery
products, meat products, soda & syrups, puddings, candy preserves and
liquors.

3. • The spice is also employed for the preparation of either
the steam-distilled essential oil or the solvent-extracted
oleoresin. Both products are used in the flavouring and
aroma industries.

4. Global Scenario
 The global production of coriander seed is estimated to be around 6
lakh tonnes. However, official estimates are rarely available for this
crop in most producing countries. Additionally, coriander is widely
grown in home gardens on a small scale, which is never included in
official statistics.
 The major global producers are India, Morocco, Canada, Romania,
Russia and Ukraine. The other producers are Iran, Turkey, Israel, Egypt,
China, US,Argentina and Mexico.

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 The global trade in coriander is estimated to be around
0.85 - 1 lakh tonnes a year. While, India, Turkey, Egypt,
Romania, Morocco, Iran and China are the major
exporters. Middle East, South-east Asia, USA, UK, Germany
etc are the major importers.

6. Indian Scenario
 India is the biggest producer, consumer and exporter of
coriander in the world with an annual production averaging
around 3 lakh tonnes. The production fluctuates widely
between years and has varied from below 2 lakh tonnes to
above 4 lakh tonnes in this decade.
 Rajasthan (54%) and Madhya Pradesh (17%) are the two largest
producing states in the country contributing over two-thirds to
the country's total production in 2006-07. The other producers
are Gujarat (6.9%), Assam (6.6%), Andhra Pradesh (3.5%,
Karnataka (3.3%), Orissa (3.2%) and Tamil Nadu (2%).

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 Official estimates of area and production are released by
the Spices Board, India and the latest estimates available
peg India's production in 2006-07 at 2.88 lakh tonnes and
area under cultivation at 3.62 lakh hectares. The
production from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are
reported at 1.55 and 0.50 lakh tonnes respectively.
Rajasthan's coriander production is estimated to have
dipped sharply to around 1.30 lakh tonnes in 2007-08.
However, output is 2008-09 is reported to be normal.

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 Official estimates of area and production are released by
the Spices Board, India and the latest estimates available
peg India's production in 2006-07 at 2.88 lakh tonnes and
area under cultivation at 3.62 lakh hectares. The
production from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are
reported at 1.55 and 0.50 lakh tonnes respectively.
Rajasthan's coriander production is estimated to have
dipped sharply to around 1.30 lakh tonnes in 2007-08.
However, output is 2008-09 is reported to be normal.

9. Major IndianTrading Centres
 The major markets are located in Rajasthan and Madhya
Pradesh. The three largest markets are Kota, Ramganj Mandi
and Baran in Rajasthan.

10. Market Influencing Factors
 The seeds can be stored for only around six-eight months
in normal temperature and this influences availability and
prices during the low availability months - October to
January.
 The supply fluctuates sharply between season and this
leads to high price volatility. The supply is influenced by
acreage under the crop, weather and diseases.

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