EXPORTS OF CHILLI
Chilli is the dried ripe fruit of the genus Capsicum. Capsicum annuum is an annual sub –shrub, the flowers of which are borne singly and fruits usually pendent, which provide red peppers, cayenne, paprika and chillies and sweet pepper (bell pepper) a mild form with large inflated fruits.
Capsicum frutescence is a perennial chilly with small sized pods which are highly pungent. It is commonly known as ‘bird chilly’ and ‘Tabasco’.
Chilli is the largest spice item exported in terms of volume and it also occupies the second position in terms of value. During 2008-09, it accounted for 40 per cent in volume and 20 per cent in value terms of total spices exports
Origin and Distribution
Chilly is reported to be a native of South America and is widely distributed in all tropical and sub tropical countries including India. It was first introduced in India by Portuguese towards the end of 15th Century. Now it is grown all over the world except in colder parts.
Uses
Dry chilly is extensively used as spice in curried dishes. It is also used as an ingredient in curry powder and in seasonings.
Chilli is the largest spice item exported from India in terms of volume and it also occupies second position in terms of value. During 2008-09, chilli accounts for 40% in volume and 20% in value terms of total export of spices from India.
The mandatory quality testing of chilli and chilli products by the Board has made the Indian chilli more acceptable in the international markets and helped to achieve this higher level of export in chilli.
During the year, India has exported 188,000 tonnes of Chilli and Chilli products valued Rs.1080.95 crores as against 209,000 tonnes valued Rs.1097.50 crores of last year. The traditional buyers of Indian chilli viz.
Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka were active in the market. However, export to Bangladesh has reduced considerably during the year as compared to last year, which resulted in the overall decline in export of chilly.
During the year our export to Malaysia was 40,615 MT followed by Sri Lanka (37790 MT), Pakistan (22375 MT), UAE (18,815 MT) and USA (15680 MT).
Chilli is the dried ripe fruit of the genus Capsicum. Capsicum annuum is an annual sub –shrub, the flowers of which are borne singly and fruits usually pendent, which provide red peppers, cayenne, paprika and chillies and sweet pepper (bell pepper) a mild form with large inflated fruits.
Capsicum frutescence is a perennial chilly with small sized pods which are highly pungent. It is commonly known as ‘bird chilly’ and ‘Tabasco’.
Chilli is the largest spice item exported in terms of volume and it also occupies the second position in terms of value. During 2008-09, it accounted for 40 per cent in volume and 20 per cent in value terms of total spices exports
Origin and Distribution
Chilly is reported to be a native of South America and is widely distributed in all tropical and sub tropical countries including India. It was first introduced in India by Portuguese towards the end of 15th Century. Now it is grown all over the world except in colder parts.
Uses
Dry chilly is extensively used as spice in curried dishes. It is also used as an ingredient in curry powder and in seasonings.
Chilli is the largest spice item exported from India in terms of volume and it also occupies second position in terms of value. During 2008-09, chilli accounts for 40% in volume and 20% in value terms of total export of spices from India.
The mandatory quality testing of chilli and chilli products by the Board has made the Indian chilli more acceptable in the international markets and helped to achieve this higher level of export in chilli.
During the year, India has exported 188,000 tonnes of Chilli and Chilli products valued Rs.1080.95 crores as against 209,000 tonnes valued Rs.1097.50 crores of last year. The traditional buyers of Indian chilli viz.
Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka were active in the market. However, export to Bangladesh has reduced considerably during the year as compared to last year, which resulted in the overall decline in export of chilly.
During the year our export to Malaysia was 40,615 MT followed by Sri Lanka (37790 MT), Pakistan (22375 MT), UAE (18,815 MT) and USA (15680 MT).