India's Chilli Exports Continue To Rise, Garlic And Ginger Exports Rise Sharply During April -Oct..

India exported total quantity of 10,500 tonnes of pepper valued  Rs. 187.50 crores during April-October 2010 as against 12,250 tonnes valued  Rs. 191.16 crores of last year. The unit value of pepper has increased from  Rs. 156.05 per kg in 2009-10 to  Rs. 178.57 per kg during 2010-11.

The export of cardamom (small) during the current period was 450 tonnes valued Rs. 51.70 crores as against 600 tonnes valued Rs. 43.37 crores of last year.

During the period a total quantity of 1,41,000 tonnes of chilli valued Rs. 865.00 crores have been exported as against 1,11,750tonnes valued Rs. 701.76 crores of last year, registering an increase of 26% in quantity and 23% in value.

Turmeric exports dipped 14 percent to 29,500 tonnes and export earnings surged by 81 percent to Rs. 41,382.05 lakh.

Jeera exports slumped 36 percent to 20,000 tonnes and value was down nearly 30 percent to Rs. 23,889.13 lakh.

Coriander exports surged 6 percent to 28,250 tonnes and value dipped 21 percent to Rs. 10,635.73 lakh.

Mint exports tumbled 14 percent to 10,500 tonnes and value surged 11 percent to Rs. 82,701.50 lakh.

During Apr-October 2010, India exported 6,050 tonnes of ginger valued Rs. 38.29 crores as against 2,225 tonnes valued Rs. 21.17 crores of last year. Out of 6,050 tonnes, the export of fresh ginger was 4,200 tonnes at a rate of Rs. 25/kg.

During April-October 2010, a total quantity of 8,500 tonnes of curry powder/paste valued Rs. 112.18 crores have been exported as against 8,400 tonnes valued Rs. 109.59 crores of last year.

During the period, the export of spice oils and oleoresins has also increased to 4,125 tonnes valued Rs. 495.90 crores from 4,115 tonnes valued Rs. 429.98 crores of last year.

Garlic exports surged 127 percent to 15,250 tonnes and value surged 238 percent to Rs. 5,798.33 lakh.

Source : indiainfoline.com