The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Turmeric prices cross ₹18,000 a quintal in Erode market
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The Hindu Bureau
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Turmeric prices in the Erode market have surged past ₹18,000 per quintal due to a combination of lower production caused by drought and strong domestic and export demand. Market experts note that the end of the marketing season and reduced arrivals have further tightened supply.
The price of finger turmeric crossed ₹18,000 a quintal at the Erode Regulated Market on Wednesday (July 15, 2026), increasing by over ₹2,600 a quintal in two weeks owing to lower arrivals and strong domestic and export demand.
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