About Moth
Moth (matki) is a drought-proof desert bean whose flour is the base of Bikaneri bhujia; sprouted moth is the heart of Maharashtra's misal.
Where Moth Is Grown in Gujarat
The main moth districts of Gujarat are Kutch, Banaskantha. Gujarat is India's leading producer of groundnut, cotton, castor, cumin and isabgol, and a big grower of wheat, bajra, potato, banana, mango, sesame and onion. Its market yards in Unjha, Gondal, Rajkot and Deesa are among India's busiest, and its ports handle much of India's agri exports.
Season in Gujarat
Kharif, rain-fed; harvested September–October. Exact arrival dates in Gujarat depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Moth Is Sold in Gujarat
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Gujarat's large market yards are known for organised auctions and modern facilities.
Other major markets in Gujarat
- UnjhaJeera, isabgol, fennelAboutExplore
- Gondal and RajkotGroundnut, cotton, chilliAboutExplore
- DeesaPotato, castorAboutExplore
- MahuvaOnion for dehydrationAboutExplore
- Jamnagar and JunagadhGroundnut, garlicAboutExplore
State Agencies in Gujarat
Moth has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- Gujarat State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- Gujarat State Civil Supplies CorporationGrain procurementAboutExplore
- GUJCOMASOLState cooperative marketingAboutExplore
Quality and Price Notes
Bhujia makers want clean, bold moth with low moisture and no insect damage, because the flour must give the bhujia its characteristic crisp texture and taste. Moth is sold whole by farmers to commission agents in Bikaner, Nokha, Churu and Jodhpur mandis, then cleaned and milled into flour by local mills that supply the namkeen units.
Moth is entirely rain-fed, so a weak monsoon in western Rajasthan can cut the crop sharply and raise prices for snack makers. Demand grows steadily with India's namkeen market, both domestic and export.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export moth across India, including from Gujarat. Tap a name for details.
- Bikaji Foods International LtdBikaner · bhujiaAboutExplore
- Haldiram Snacks Pvt LtdBhujia and namkeenAboutExplore
- Olam Agri India Pvt LtdPulses sourcing and importsAboutExplore
- Mangat Ram Dal Mill Pvt LtdDelhi · dal miller and pulses supplierAboutExplore
- India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA)Mumbai · trade body of pulses importers, millers and tradersAboutExplore
- NAFEDBuys pulses at MSP and holds the pulses bufferAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Gujarat
New varieties, crop advice and seed for moth growers in Gujarat come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Anand Agricultural UniversityAnandAboutExplore
- Junagadh Agricultural UniversityJunagadhAboutExplore
- Navsari Agricultural UniversityNavsariAboutExplore
- Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural UniversityBanaskanthaAboutExplore
Moth in Other States
Related: Moth – all India · Gujarat · All crops
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