Turmeric Oleoresin (Curcumin) Price Today in India
Curcumin Extract · Turmeric Extract · Haldi Oleoresin · Curcuminoids
Turmeric Oleoresin (Curcumin) is trading at ₹5,500 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a reference wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.
₹5,500 /kg
Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 40
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What the numbers say
Turmeric oleoresin is a processed extract, not a daily mandi commodity, so the figure here is an indicative reference for a mid-range curcumin grade rather than a live auction quote. It moves with the underlying turmeric market, extraction costs, the rupee and — most of all — the specified curcumin assay, which can swing the realisable price several-fold. Like all oleoresins it is highly grade- and purity-dependent and should be treated as broadly indicative only.
7-day outlook
Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.
What affects the turmeric oleoresin (curcumin) price?
Curcumin / curcuminoid assay
The single biggest price factor. A standardised 95% curcumin extract trades at a large multiple of a low-assay food-colour oleoresin, so any quote is meaningless without the grade attached.
Raw turmeric & curcumin yield
Oleoresin cost tracks the price and curcumin content of the underlying rhizome. High-curcumin varieties give better extract yields and steadier supply to processors.
Extraction & purification cost
Solvent extraction, concentration and (for high-assay grades) crystallisation and purification add significant, energy- and labour-driven cost on top of the raw spice.
Nutraceutical & colour demand
Global demand for curcumin supplements, natural food colour and clean-label additives supports prices, while regulatory and quality (heavy-metal, solvent-residue) requirements favour certified lots.
Major producing regions
Erode & Tamil Nadu belt
Hub of high-curcumin turmeric supply feeding nearby extraction units.
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Major turmeric arrivals (Nizamabad, Duggirala) supplying processors.
Maharashtra (Sangli)
Premium Rajapuri turmeric and cold storage supporting extract-grade lots.
Processing clusters (pan-India)
Spice-extract units in the south and west convert rhizome into oleoresin and curcumin.
Grades & varieties
- Standard oleoresin (food colour) — Lower-curcumin extract used mainly as a natural colouring; the value end of the range.
- Curcumin-graded oleoresin — Standardised to a stated curcuminoid level for flavour, colour and supplement use.
- High-assay curcumin (95%+) — Purified curcuminoid extract for nutraceuticals — commands a steep premium.
Market factors
Turmeric oleoresin is a processed extract, not a daily mandi commodity, so the figure here is an indicative reference for a mid-range curcumin grade rather than a live auction quote. It moves with the underlying turmeric market, extraction costs, the rupee and — most of all — the specified curcumin assay, which can swing the realisable price several-fold. Like all oleoresins it is highly grade- and purity-dependent and should be treated as broadly indicative only.
Export relevance
India is a leading exporter of turmeric oleoresin and curcumin extracts, shipping to food-colour, flavour and nutraceutical buyers worldwide. Export demand, buyer specifications on purity and contaminants, and certification all bear on realised prices.
Seasonal trends
Raw turmeric is harvested roughly January to April, so extraction input is cheapest and most plentiful after peak arrivals; oleoresin prices tend to firm later in the year as rhizome stocks draw down. Being a stored, processed product, the extract is less sharply seasonal than fresh produce.
Turmeric Oleoresin (Curcumin) price — FAQ
Quick answers on how the turmeric oleoresin (curcumin) rate is sourced, why it moves, and how it differs from AroWest retail packs.
Still have questions? Talk to usWhat is the price of Turmeric Oleoresin (Curcumin) in India today?
Turmeric Oleoresin (Curcumin) is trading at ₹5,500 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a reference wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.
What is the turmeric oleoresin price today in India?
The figure above is an indicative wholesale reference per kilogram for a mid-range curcumin-graded oleoresin, compiled from authorised public sources. As a processed extract it has no daily auction, and the realisable price depends heavily on the exact curcumin assay.
Why does the curcumin grade change the price so much?
Oleoresins are sold by curcuminoid content. A high-assay 95%+ curcumin extract requires far more raw turmeric and additional purification than a low-assay food-colour grade, so it trades at a large premium — any quote is only meaningful with the grade specified.
Why is this price only indicative?
Turmeric oleoresin is a value-added extract whose price is highly volatile and grade-, purity- and specification-dependent. The figure is broadly indicative of the wider market, not a fixed or guaranteed rate.
Is this AroWest's retail price for turmeric oleoresin?
No — this is an indicative wholesale/market reference compiled from authorised public sources, not AroWest's retail price and not a live guaranteed quote. Any AroWest product would be specified, certified and priced separately.
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