Indian Spice - Final
Indian Spice - Final
Indian Spice - Final
INTRODUCTION
Spices are defined as "a strongly flavored or aromatic substance of vegetable origin, obtained from tropical plants, commonly used as a condiment". India - the land of spices plays a significant role in the global spices market. India exports around 180 kinds of spices to nearly 150 countries worldwide. Masala is a word very commonly used in Indian cooking and is simply the Hindi word for "spice." In India, spices are important commercial crops from the point of view of both domestic consumption and export. Kerala is a major spice-exporter. India is the worlds largest producer and exporter of spices.
Forms of Spices
Whole Spices: These spices are used in their original form after being thoroughly cleaned. These spices are used both for garnishing as well as flavoring. e.g.: Cloves, Cinnamon, Black Pepper. Ground Spices: Grinded spices are used as they deliver flavor quickly and also they blend easily into a product; this is so, because grinding a spice breaks down the protective cell structure .
Pepper is one of the most valuable spice in the global trade. Countries including China, India, Madagascar, Indonesia are emerging as the leading spice traders.
Spice industry
India produces 2.5 million tones to 3 million tones of spices annually. India produces spices of different categories worth around US$ 3 billion. In terms of volume and value, India accounted for 46 percent and 23 percent in value of global spice trade. (Source: Spices Board India) India accounts for 25-30 per cent of worlds pepper production, 35 per cent of ginger and about 90 per cent of turmeric production. Among the Indian Federal states, Kerala tops in pepper (96 per cent), Cardamom (53 per cent), Ginger (25 per cent) production in the country. Andhra Pradesh leads in Chilli and Turmeric production in the country with 49 per cent and 57 per cent. In coriander, cumin and fenugreek production in the country, Rajasthan emerges as the largest producer with 63 per cent, 56 per cent and 87 per cent. (Source: All India Spice Exporters Forum) The world spice trade is estimated at US$ 1.5-2 billion in terms of value and 500,000 tones in terms of quantity.
The total market size for spices is estimated Rs. 20000 Crores and is growing.
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Export Development
Spices exports have registered substantial growth during the last five years, registering an annual average growth rate of 21% in value and 8% in volume. During the year 2010-11, spices export from India has registered an all time high both in terms of quantity and value. In 2010-11 the export of spices from India has been 525,750 tonnes valued Rs.6840.71 crores (US $ 1502.85 Million) as against 502,750 tonnes valued Rs.5560.50 crores (US $ 1173.75 Million) in 2009-10, registering an increase of 28% in dollar terms of value and 5% in volume. India commands a formidable position in the World Spice Trade with 48% share in Volume and 44% in Value.
CARDAMON( 6000 LARGE) GINGER (FRESH/DRY) CLOVE CASSIA PEPPY SEED OIL & OLEORISINS TOTAL (INCLUDING OTHERS) 27250 9550 13000 11750 1300 106700
IMPORTS
As per the current Foreign Trade Policy, there is no quantitative restriction on import of spices into the country except for items like 'seed quality' spices, Fresh Ginger and Poppy seed. The tariffs for import have also been steadily brought down. Under Free Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka, duty free import of spices is permitted. Duty free imports are also allowed under the Advance Authorization Scheme for value addition and re-export.
Challenges
Import volume of selective spices are rising because of cost consideration. If indigenous production and quality continue to show sluggish growth, there is danger, the industry will migrate to countries that offer a more stable business environment. To stay competitive, the industry needs to improve its supply chain management. Establishing backward linkages and undertaking contract farming to produce raw material that is tailor-made for the market will help. Adoption of modern quality assurance systems is sure to help the processing industry gain consumer confidence.
Forecast
World spice and seasoning market to reach 4687.86 million pounds by 2015, according to forecast by Global Industrial Analysis.
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