India’s spice exports surge by 29% in terms of value

21 Nov 2011 Evaluate

India’s spices exports surged by 29% to Rs 4,165.59 crore in April-September 2011 from Rs 3,220.16 crore in April-September 2010. And in dollar terms, it increased by 32% to $920.55 million in the first half of current financial year compared to $699.28 million in April-September 2010. However, as per the Spices Board, the total exports of spices and spice products fell by 19% to 2,37,585 tonnes in April-September 2011 compared to 2,94,925 tonnes in the same period of last fiscal year. 

In the first half of current financial year, exports of pepper, cardamom (small), cardamom (large), ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and mace and other spices such as tamarind, asafoetida, have registered a growth both in volume and value compared to the previous year.

The export of value-added products, curry powder/paste has also surged both in volume and value. However, in the case of chilli, spice oils and oleoresins and mint products, the increase is in terms of value only. The exports of other spice items registered a decline both in volume and value terms compared to last year.
 
In April-September 2011, around 11,250 tonnes of pepper valued Rs 311.52 crore have been exported compared to 9,250 tonne valued Rs 163.10 crore in previous year. The unit value of pepper has increased from Rs 176.32 per kg to Rs 276.91 per kg. Around 1,825 tonnes of cardamom (Small) valued Rs 161.00 crore was exported against 335 tonnes valued at Rs 39.84 crore.
 
During April-September 2011, 280 tonnes of cardamom (large) valued Rs 22.68 crore has been exported from 210 tonnes valued Rs 9.97 crore last year. The unit value of cardamom (large) has surged from Rs 474.68 per kg in April-September 2010, to Rs 809.82 per kg during April-September 2011. Further, around 41,500 tonnes of turmeric valued at Rs 450.76 crore was exported from 28,500 tonnes valued Rs 389.59 crore last year.

Balanced with the annual target of spices exports of 500,000 tonnes valued Rs 6,500 crore fixed for the 2011-12, the achievement of 2,37,585 tonnes valued Rs 4,165.59 crore during April-September 2011, is 48% in terms of quantity, 64% in rupee and 63% in dollar terms of value. 

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