During 2019-20, India exported 4,84,000 tonnes of chili and chili products valued at Rs.6211.70 crores
India is the world’s largest exporter of chili and turmeric, the exports of which have recorded steady progress, over the years. During 2019-20, India exported 4,84,000 tonnes of chili and chili products valued at Rs 6211.70 crores which contributed to more than 40 per cent in volume and 29 per cent in value of India’s total spice exports. Turmeric held a share of 11 per cent in volume and 6 per cent in value of the export basket, with the export of 1,36,000 tonnes valued at Rs 1216.40 crores.
Spices Board conducted the Virtual Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) for Chili and Turmeric, with a focus on Andhra Pradesh, which saw participation from 245 stakeholders. This was the 14th BSM conducted by the Board in FY 2020-21.
Highlighting the success of the BSMs in terms of better price discoveries by the remote areas and giving accessibility to farmers and farmer producer groups, D Sathiyan, Chairman and Secretary, Spices Board stated that spices items in 225 categories were exported to 185 countries in the last year. He stressed on demand for value addition of spices and stated that the Spices Parks are available for entrepreneurs for availing processing and warehousing facilities.
Spices Board and state Agri/Horti Departments have been putting in increasing efforts through various schemes and programs in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region which is a production hub of spices like chili, turmeric and pepper.
