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Agriculture
UK buyer seeks Lakadong turmeric with over 8% curcumin, raising Meghalaya’s export profile
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🗓 10 Oct 2026, 04:17 AM
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A UK firm has expressed interest in Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya, specifically requesting varieties that contain more than 8% curcumin, highlighting the spice’s growing global demand.
Lakadong turmeric, cultivated in the hilly districts of Meghalaya, is renowned for its deep orange hue and high curcumin concentration. Recent inquiries from a United Kingdom buyer have focused on batches that exceed an 8% curcumin level, a benchmark that places the spice among premium global commodities.
The buyer’s specifications underscore a growing market preference for turmeric with elevated active compounds, which are prized for their health benefits and stronger coloring properties. Local growers and exporters see this interest as a potential catalyst for higher earnings and expanded market access.
State agricultural officials have noted that meeting the 8% threshold may require careful selection of planting material and adherence to quality control measures. If the UK contract materialises, it could set a precedent for other international buyers seeking high‑curcumin turmeric from India.
The buyer’s specifications underscore a growing market preference for turmeric with elevated active compounds, which are prized for their health benefits and stronger coloring properties. Local growers and exporters see this interest as a potential catalyst for higher earnings and expanded market access.
State agricultural officials have noted that meeting the 8% threshold may require careful selection of planting material and adherence to quality control measures. If the UK contract materialises, it could set a precedent for other international buyers seeking high‑curcumin turmeric from India.