Spices export
India Apr-Aug spices export up 21% YoY at 798,475 tn, jeera export down 17%
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MUMBAI – India's spices exports rose 21% on year to 798,475 tonnes in Apr-Aug from 658,365 tonnes a year ago, according to data released by Spices Board of India on Thursday. In terms of value, the exports were up 3% on year at $1.8 billion.
According to the data, India exported 92,810 tonnes of jeera in Apr-Aug, down 17% from the year-ago period. Exports of fennel fell the most during the period, by 66% to 15,670 tonnes. Exports of celery fell 31% to 2,470 tonnes.
On the other hand, exports of ginger surged 340% to 66,902 tonnes during the period, while those of small cardamom rose 75% to 4,147 tonnes. Curry powder and paste saw an increase of 65% in export during the period at 50,869 tonnes. Other spices that recorded a sizable increase included chilli, garlic, and tamarind.
The following table details the commodity-wise break-up of exports, in tonnes, of India's major spices in Apr-Aug, compared with the previous year and on-year change in percentage terms:
|
Exports |
2025-26 (Apr-Aug) |
2024-25 (Apr-Aug) |
Change (in %) |
|
Jeera |
92,810 |
111,532 |
(-)17 |
|
Turmeric |
80,157 |
77,585 |
3 |
|
Fennel |
15,670 |
46,245 |
(-)66 |
|
Coriander |
27,913 |
25,195 |
11 |
|
Garlic |
20,187 |
16,855 |
20 |
|
Other seeds |
19,284 |
15,302 |
26 |
|
Fenugreek |
20,409 |
18,480 |
10 |
|
Small Cardamom |
4,147 |
2,367 |
75 |
|
Total |
798,475 |
658,365 |
21 |
* Total may not tally as only major items have been included
End
US$1 = INR 88.70
Reported by Abhijit Doshi
Edited by Subhojit Sarkar
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