1. Sowing Acreage & Regional Distribution
Castor seed (Ricinus communis) planting in Gujarat occurs during the Kharif monsoon season (July to September), followed by irrigation cycles across the dry winter months. The primary acreage is concentrated in North Gujarat's castor belt (Banaskantha and Vav-Tharad region) alongside Patan, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha.
2. APMC Mandi Arrivals & Spot Price Movements
Harvesting commences in November and accelerates through April. Fresh seed arrivals across primary market yards (Deodar, Tharad, Bhabhar, Palanpur) dictate daily physical prices:
Historical Mandi Price Tracking & Port Export Parity (Mundra/Kandla)
Castor seed spot market index reflects seasonal harvesting volumes across Banaskantha APMCs.
3. Strategic Implications for Commercial Supply
Because castor is not a subsidized government MSP crop, price discovery is driven purely by real-time industrial demand. Spot orders and term supply contracts are available on enquiry with verified technical parameters (color, moisture, and hydroxyl values per lot COA).
Frequently Asked Questions
How frequently is the Gujarat Castor Crop Outlook report updated? +
Nagdev Products updates this report monthly during the peak sowing and harvest cycles, incorporating ground-level arrival figures from APMC mandis across Banaskantha, Vav-Tharad, and North Gujarat.
What factors influence Indian castor seed prices? +
Domestic prices are determined by seasonal monsoon rainfall patterns, farmer acreage allocations versus alternative crops (groundnut, cotton), carryover warehouse stocks, and international derivative demand from European and Asian refiners.
Can buyers use this report to negotiate term supply contracts? +
Yes. We share monthly market intelligence with term supply contract partners to assist in timing structured procurement for commercial procurement.
Where does Nagdev Products source its crop data? +
Data is compiled directly from regional APMC mandi auction registrations, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA), state agricultural department releases, and our direct farmer procurement network in Deodar.
Receive Monthly Market Updates Directly
Connect with Nagdev Products to receive monthly crop estimates, APMC mandi volume reports, and commercial supply updates.
Request a Quote ā