8 months ago
India Urged to Improve Turmeric Quality
India is the biggest turmeric producer in the world, but other countries like Vietnam and Myanmar are catching up.
To stay ahead, India needs to make its turmeric better.
This means increasing the good parts of turmeric, like curcumin, and making sure it's not too wet.
Farmers need to follow special rules to grow turmeric that meets global standards.
If India doesn't improve, other countries might take over the market.
Experts say India should focus on quality and work together to keep its leading position.
India dominates the global turmeric market with a 70% share but faces stiff competition from Vietnam, Myanmar, and African countries.
Experts emphasize the need to improve turmeric quality by increasing curcumin content and reducing moisture levels below 10%.
Top exporters demand turmeric grown using Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and integrated pest management techniques.
High rejection rates of Indian turmeric in the US and European markets highlight the need for quality improvement.
Stakeholders must recognize the threat from competing countries and collaborate to protect and grow India's global position in the turmeric market.
- Who
- India, Vietnam, Myanmar, African countries, National Turmeric Board, Confederation of Indian Industry (Telangana), Telangana Government, Kaver University
- What
- Need to improve turmeric quality to meet global standards and compete with other countries
- Where
- India, US, European markets
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Why
- To maintain and grow India's global position in the turmeric market and meet international quality standards
Key facts
- India's Global Turmeric Share
- 70%
- Competitors
- Vietnam, Myanmar, African countries
- Curcumin Content Focus
- Increase
- Moisture Level Requirement
- Below 10%
- Global Standards Requirement
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and integrated pest management
- High Rejection Rates
- US and European markets
- Global Turmeric Production
- 1.1 million tonnes
- Telangana's Contribution
- 10% of global production
Quotes
Gadugu Gangadhar
State farmer commission member
“Turmeric is a traditional crop and protecting turmeric cultivation is everyone’s responsibility.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Turmeric is used in auspicious ceremonies in every household and useful as an antibiotic.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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