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Boosted by large shipments of nutmeg, mace, cumin and garlic, spices exports from India grew 5 per cent in volume in the first half of FY 2016-17 and rose to ₹8,415.97 crore during the period, registering a 7 per cent increase in value.
The total value of exports was ₹7,892.65 crore during the corresponding period last fiscal year.
Shipments rose to 4,37,360 tonnes during April-September 2016, compared to 4,14,780 tonnes in the first half of FY 2015-16.
Chilli, the topper Chilli became the most exported spice for the April-September 2016 period with the shipment of 1,65,000 tonnes, fetching ₹2,307.75 crore.
Garlic exports contributed substantially to the overall growth during the period, after rising 132 per cent in value terms and 55 per cent in quantity.
The exports of nutmeg and mace grew by 81 per cent in quantity as compared to last year and saw a 69 per cent increase in value.
Cumin exports rose by 49 per cent to 68,600 tonnes, as compared to 45,894 tonnes during the same period in the previous year.
Turmeric, apart from fennel and celery, also contributed significantly to the total spices exports during April-September 2016. The export of value-added products such as curry powders and pastes as well as spice oils and oleoresins also posted an increase during the period.
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