Sangli Maharashtra Turmeric Wholesale Cooperative

Sangli district in Maharashtra hosts Asia largest turmeric market at Sangli APMC yard, trading Rajapore and Waigaon varieties grown across Sangli, Kolhapur, and Satara districts. Turmeric farmers sell through cooperative commission agents who grade boiled and dried finger turmeric by colour, curcumin content, and uniformity. Cooperative members share cold storage bays in the market yard to hold stock during price dips. Indian turmeric has faced international scrutiny over lead chromate adulteration — cooperative certification programmes provide lab-tested curcumin content guarantee for export buyers. Sangli turmeric is exported to USA, Japan, and Middle East. Maharashtra Turmeric Growers Cooperative Association lobbies state agriculture department on MSP and post-harvest infrastructure.