Asian Exim

Cumin seed commonly know as Jeera (Cuminum cyminum) belongs to Apiacae family.
Though Cumin is a native of Egypt, it now mostly produced in India. India is the largest
producer and consumer of Jeera (cumin seed) in the world. Jeera is an ancient spice having
a history of over 5000 years and referred as native to the historical Levant region and
northern Egypt. It had a major role as a flavoring, spice and medicinal uses throughout
history. Cumin is used mainly where highly spiced foods are preferred. It features in Indian,
Eastern, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cookery. It is an ingredient of
most curry powders and much savoury spice mixture. Indian cumin finds worldwide use in
foods, beverages, liquors, medicines, toiletries and perfumery. The production of Jeera in
major competitive countries also affects the demand and prices of Jeera. The production of
Jeera in Turkey, Iran and Syria affects the export prices and volume of Jeera.