Increased export of spices as demand for immunity enhancing substances increases
Mumbai, Ta. 23 December 2020, Wednesday
In the first six months of the current financial year, the country's spice exports have grown by 12 per cent year-on-year. High demand for immunity enhancing spices such as turmeric has resulted in an increase in spice exports. Exports of spices and condiments have increased, the Spice Board said.
In the first six months of the current financial year, exports of spices and their value-added products stood at seven lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 12.51 crore. In the first six months of last year, the export figure stood at 4.5 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 104 crore, board sources said.
Besides turmeric, exports of cumin, chilli, coriander and ginger have also increased. Exports of turmeric increased by 8% to 6,000 tonnes. In terms of value, it has grown by 3 per cent, sources said.
Exports of value added products of spices like curry powders and pastes have increased.
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