Published on Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 08:27 | Source : Business Line
Updated at Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 08:35
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Spices exports up in value, volume
Spice exports from the country have increased 15 per cent in rupee value and 6 per cent in quantity during April-November this year against the corresponding period of the last financial year. In dollar terms, the increase is 6 per cent.
Spice exports from the country have increased 15 per cent in rupee value and 6 per cent in quantity during April-November this year against the corresponding period of the last financial year. In dollar terms, the increase is 6 per cent.
The export is estimated at 3,10,830 tonnes valued at Rs 3,450.50 crore ($786.25 million) against 2,94,335 tonnes valued at Rs 3,010.25 crore ($742.95 million). Spice oils and oleoresins, including mint products, contributed 42 per cent of the total export earnings. Chilli contributed 21 per cent followed by cumin, 8 per cent, pepper 8 per cent and turmeric 5 per cent.
