Psyllium husk prices from India in 2026 are driven by the Unjha APMC mandi — the world's largest psyllium trading hub in Gujarat. Understanding how prices are set helps B2B buyers make better procurement decisions and time their orders for maximum cost efficiency.
2026 Indicative Price Ranges — FOB Mundra, India
Conventional Whole Psyllium Husk 99%: USD 1,100–1,450 per MT Conventional Psyllium Husk Powder 99% (40-100 mesh): USD 1,300–1,650 per MT Organic Whole Psyllium Husk 99% (USDA NOP / EU Organic): USD 1,600–2,000 per MT Organic Psyllium Husk Powder 99%: USD 1,800–2,100 per MT Psyllium Seeds (raw): USD 700–1,000 per MT Blonde Psyllium Husk (premium grade): USD 1,400–1,700 per MT
Important: These are 2026 mid-year indicative ranges. Prices change weekly based on Unjha mandi conditions. Always contact us for the current live quotation before procurement planning.
How the Unjha Mandi Sets Global Psyllium Prices
The Unjha APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) in Unjha, Mehsana, Gujarat is the world's psyllium price benchmark. Every working day, farmers and aggregators bring psyllium husk to Unjha for auction. The auction prices — called "mandi rates" — are public and updated daily.
India's FOB export prices for psyllium husk are calculated as: Unjha mandi rate + processing and cleaning costs + packaging + transport to port + exporter margin = FOB price.
When Unjha mandi rates rise, FOB export prices rise within days. When mandi rates fall, exporters can offer better pricing to international buyers.
Seasonal Price Pattern — When to Buy
Psyllium is a Rabi (winter) crop in Gujarat:
Sowing: October–November Growing season: November–February Harvest: February–April Unjha arrival peak: April–June
Best buying window (lowest prices): April–July — fresh crop floods the mandi, prices soften. Higher price period: October–January — old crop stock depletes, new crop not yet arrived.
Experienced procurement managers place forward contracts in May–June to lock in harvest-season pricing for Q3/Q4 delivery.
Grade Premium Structure
Starting from conventional whole husk as the base price:
- Psyllium Husk Powder: +10–20% (additional milling cost) - Organic Grade: +20–40% (farming premium + certification cost) - Blonde Grade: +10–15% (additional processing for lighter color) - Private Label: +15–25% (custom packaging, design, and smaller runs)
Landed Cost Calculation — Full Example
For a US buyer importing 20 MT conventional psyllium husk 99%:
FOB Mundra: USD 1,250/MT × 20 MT = USD 25,000 Sea freight (FCL Mundra–Los Angeles): ~USD 2,500–3,000 per container Import duty (USA): 0% (HS 1211.90) Customs clearance: ~USD 300–500 Inland freight to warehouse: varies
Total CIF Los Angeles: approximately USD 27,000–28,500 for 20 MT = USD 1,350–1,425/MT landed.
Contact Amar Herbal Origins for current live pricing. We update our FOB quotations weekly based on current Unjha mandi rates.
Amar Herbal Origins processes premium 99% purity whole husk and fine powders. We hold ISO 22000, USDA/EU Organic, Kosher, and Halal certifications.