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Tamil Nadu Turmeric

Tamil Nadu grew 167,082 tonnes of turmeric in 2024-25, the second-largest crop in the country. The crop is concentrated in the western districts of the state, home to some of India's main turmeric trading centres, where the local Chinna Nadan cultivar makes up most of the area.

Geodhara International sources Tamil Nadu turmeric through our supplier network in the western districts of the state. Fingers and bulbs are boiled, sun dried and polished, graded to AGMARK standards and tested per lot for curcumin, moisture and food safety, with lots from Salem district on request.

Our target markets include Bangladesh, the UAE, Morocco, Malaysia, and the USA. For spice grinders, curcumin and oleoresin extractors, food manufacturers, and trade buyers there, we offer consistent bulk supply, competitive pricing, and full export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (western Tamil Nadu)

Botanical NameCurcuma longa

HS Code0910.30 (ITC HS 0910 30 20, dried)

Main VarietyChinna Nadan (local cultivar); TNAU BSR-2

Curcumin ContentTested and stated per lot

GradesAGMARK Special, Good and Fair

Available FormsFingers and bulbs; polished or unpolished

ProcessingBoiled, sun dried 10 - 15 days, drum polished

ColourBright golden yellow

QualityLead chromate negative; no added colour or starch

MoistureMax 10% (FSSAI limit 12%)

Extraneous MatterMax 1%

Food SafetyAflatoxins, ochratoxin A, pesticide residues, heavy metals and Sudan dyes tested to destination limits

Packaging25 kg and 50 kg new jute or PP bags, cartons

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life24 months

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, on pallets, away from strong odours and direct light

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodJan - Mar; supplied year round

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 13 MT

Quantity:Approx. 26 MT

Uses

Uses of Tamil Nadu Turmeric

Milling by spice grinders and packers, who buy whole fingers to control cleaning, blending and mesh size.
Base for curry blends, masalas and seasoning mixes in food manufacturing.
Raw material for turmeric oleoresin and curcumin extraction.
Whole fingers for ethnic wholesale and retail, for home grinding, pickles and traditional cooking.
Ayurvedic, herbal and nutraceutical formulations, and cosmetics.
Natural yellow colour for foods and textile dyeing.

Known As

EnglishTamil Nadu Turmeric

Hindiतमिलनाडु हल्दी (Tamil Nadu Haldi)

Tamilதமிழ்நாடு மஞ்சள் (Tamil Nadu Manjal)

Bengaliশুকনো হলুদ (Shukno Holud)

Arabicأصابع الكركم (Asabi al-Kurkum)

FrenchCurcuma en Doigts

MalayKunyit Kering

FAQs

Where does your Tamil Nadu turmeric come from?

From the western districts of Tamil Nadu, one of India's main turmeric belts: the state grew 167,082 tonnes in 2024-25, the second-largest crop in the country. We buy through our supplier network there, lots from Salem district can be supplied on request, and every lot is documented with its Tamil Nadu origin.

Which variety is Tamil Nadu turmeric?

Mainly the local Chinna Nadan cultivar, which occupies more than 70% of the turmeric area in the state's main growing districts. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's BSR-2, bred at its Bhavanisagar research station, is also grown, and ICAR-IISR rates it at 3.8% curcumin and 20% dry recovery. We test every lot and state its curcumin on the certificate of analysis.

Where is Tamil Nadu turmeric traded?

Western Tamil Nadu has some of India's main turmeric trading centres, including the regulated market at Gobichettipalayam. New crop is harvested from January to March and held in the region's warehouses through the year, so we supply Tamil Nadu turmeric year round.

What packaging options are available?

We pack Tamil Nadu Turmeric in 25 kg and 50 kg new jute or PP bags or cartons. A 20 ft container holds approx. 13 MT and a 40 ft container holds approx. 26 MT. Private-label packing is available.

What export documentation do you provide?

Every shipment of Tamil Nadu Turmeric comes with a phytosanitary certificate, a certificate of origin and the shipping documents, plus a fumigation certificate where the destination requires it. Each lot is tested for aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, pesticide residues, heavy metals and Sudan dyes against destination-country limits. NABL lab reports are supplied. Geodhara International is registered with the Spices Board of India as a spice exporter.