Spices exports rise 20% in Apr.-Dec. 2017

Indian spices and spice products exports earned ₹13,167 crore from 797,145 tonnes during April-December 2017 as against 663,247 tonnes valued at ₹12,607 crore a year earlier. This represents an increase of 20% in volume and 4% in rupee terms, said a press release.

In dollars, spices exports rose 9% to $2,041 million.

Shipments of small cardamom, cumin, garlic, asafoetida, tamarind and seeds such as ajwain or Bishop's weed, mustard, dill and poppy seed propelled exports. Exports of value-added products like curry powder, mint products, spice oils and oleoresins rose in volume and value, the release said.

Spices Board chairman A. Jayathilak said, “India has been able to sustain the demand for its trademark spices in international markets in the face of stiff competition and stringent food safety regulations.”