Spices Board says India's exports in Apr-Oct up 10% on year; jeera up 73%
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MUMBAI – India's exports of spices rose 10% on year to 940,997.50 tonnes in Apr-Oct, according to data from the Spices Board of India. The country exported 146,557.83 tonnes of jeera during the period, up 73% on year, the data showed.
In dollar terms, the total exports of spices were up 7% on year at $2.54 billion during Apr-Oct. In rupee terms, exports rose 9% to INR 212.6 billion, the data showed.
Chilli exports were up 9% on year at 330,512.45 tonnes, according to the report. Fennel exports were up a whopping 148% on year at 59,830.98 tonnes. Ginger exports rose 60% on year to 34,504.82 tonnes in the first seven months of the current financial year. Exports of tamarind were up 65% on year at 23,225.32 tonnes, while those of fenugreek rose 53% to 25,167.02 tonnes, according to the data.
Pepper exports rose 28% on year to 12,112.80 tonnes, the data showed. Exports of small cardamom rose 54% to 3,663.35 tonnes in Apr-Oct, and those of large cardamom rose 44% on year to 659.68 tonnes. Turmeric exports rose 7% on year to 108,879.97 tonnes, according to the data.
Celery exports were up 39% on year at 5,275.12 tonnes, while nutmeg and mace exports rose 17% on year to 3,141.11 tonnes.
On the other hand, garlic, coriander, other seeds, and mint products saw a notable fall in terms of quantity. Exports of garlic fell 64% on year to 22,051.76 tonnes, while that of coriander declined 55% to 34,365.31 tonnes. Exports of other seeds, which include ajwain seeds, dill seeds, poppy seeds, aniseeds, and mustard seeds, fell 18% on year to 21,842.22 tonnes.
Similarly, exports of mint products, which include menthol, menthol crystals and other mint oils, declined 42% on year to 9,299.52 tonnes. The exports of other spices, such as asafoetida, cinnamon, cassia, cambodge, and saffron, rose 2% on year to 43,134.19 tonnes.
India is the largest producer of turmeric, coriander, and jeera.
The following table details the commodity-wise break-up of exports, in tonnes, of India's major spices in 2024-25 (Apr-Oct), compared with the previous year, and on-year change in percentage terms:
| Exports | 2024-25 (Apr-Oct) | 2023-24 (Apr-Oct) | Change (in %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeera | 146,557.83 | 84,475.41 | 73% |
| Turmeric | 108,879.97 | 102,162.91 | 7% |
| Fennel | 59,830.98 | 24,091.58 | 148% |
| Coriander | 34,365.31 | 76,848.28 | (-)55% |
Garlic | 22,051.76 | 62,025.71 | (-)64% |
| Other seeds | 21,842.22 | 26,606.21 | (-)18% |
Tamarind | 23,225.32 | 14,098.76 | 65% |
| Ginger | 34,504.82 | 21,530.64 | 60% |
| Small Cardamom | 3,663.35 | 2,375.06 | 54% |
| Total | 940,997.50 | 857,484.40 | 10% |
* Total may not tally as only major items have been included.
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US$1 = INR 85.73
Reported by Taniva Singha Roy
Edited by Tanima Banerjee
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