(a) the quantity and the value of spices exported during the last three years and the current year;
(b) the details regarding India`s ranking in respect of export of spices in the world; and
(c) the steps being taken to increase the export of spices and the outcome thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) to (c) India is the leading exporter of spices in the world with a share of 48% in volume and 45%
in value of world spice trade. Spices Board is implementing various export promotion schemes such as
adoption of hi-tech processors in spice processing, technology and process upgradation, setting up/
upgradation of in-house quality controls, quality certification and training of laboratory personnel,
product research and development of spice parks with a view to making India the premier supplier of
high-value spices and spice products to the global food ingredients market. Details of exports are
given below:
(Qty. in MT and Value in Rs. Lakh)
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 (April-August)
QTY VALUE QTY VALUE QTY VALUE QTY VALUE
444250.1 443550.0 470520.1 530025.5 502750.0 556050.1 239850.0 260050.60