A

PRESENTATION

ON

“CORIANDER”

Faculty Guide:Prof. Divyang Joshi

Submitted by: CHETAN GABANI Enrollment No.:127110592067

TANVIE KHALIFA Enrollment No.:127110592110

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.

• 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.

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.

conti…

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.

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%).

contin… 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.

contin… 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.

Major Indian Trading Centres

The major markets are located in Rajasthan and

Madhya Pradesh. The three largest markets are

Kota, Ramganj Mandi and Baran in Rajasthan.

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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