It is noteworthy that turmeric sowing in producing states during the current season was carried out on about 30–35% more area compared to last year. However, adverse weather conditions damaged crops in many states, which may affect production. Despite this, due to the increase in sowing area, total production is still expected to be higher than last year. Last year, turmeric production in the country was estimated at around 7–7.5 million bags, while this year it is expected to reach about 8–8.5 million bags. In 2024, production was estimated at around 5–5.5 million bags.

According to information received from producing centers, production along the Sangli line is estimated at about 1.1–1.2 million bags this season. In the Marathwada line (Basmath, Hingoli, Nanded), production is estimated at around 3.2–3.4 million bags. Production in the Nizamabad line is likely to be about 1.2–1.3 million bags. The Warangal line is expected to produce about 150,000 bags, while Duggirala and Kadappa are likely to produce about 500,000–550,000 bags. Production in the Erode line is estimated at about 1.3–1.4 million bags, while other regions together are expected to produce around 400,000–500,000 bags.

Currently, new crop arrivals are being reported in mandis across all producing states, although some markets remained closed due to the Navratri festival. Arrivals in Erode mandi were about 8,000–10,000 bags. Warangal received 400–500 bags of new arrivals, while Duggirala recorded arrivals of about 1,000–1,200 bags. In Maharashtra, arrivals in Sangli were around 18,000–20,000 bags. Arrivals were about 2,000–2,500 bags in Nanded, 5,000–6,000 bags in Hingoli, and 2,000–3,000 bags in Basmath. In Nizamabad mandi, arrivals were about 35,000 bags at the beginning of the week but declined to 12,000–13,000 bags by midweek, with the last three days of the week remaining closed.

Market experts believe that the downside in turmeric prices is limited at current levels because availability during 2026 is expected to remain lower than consumption demand. At present, the price of single polish turmeric in the Delhi market is quoted at around ₹142–143 per kg. In Nanded, turmeric bulb prices were quoted at ₹125–135 per kg, while in Erode prices were around ₹130–132 per kg. According to market sources, if arrivals increase in April, prices may decline by about ₹3–5 per kg, after which the market is expected to remain firm.

According to data released by the Spices Board, turmeric exports during April–January 2026 stood at 151,933 tonnes, generating export earnings of ₹2,445.51 crore. During the same period in April–January 2025, turmeric exports were 148,691 tonnes with earnings of ₹2,425.87 crore. Total turmeric exports during 2024–25 were 176,325 tonnes, while in 2025–26 turmeric exports reached a record level of 183,868 tonnes.