Production and Export of Chillies from India

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is one of the important commercial crops of India. It is a crop of tropical and sub-tropical regions and requires a warm humid climate. Chillies exports from India are mostly to Sri Lanka, USA, Nepal, Mexico and Bangladesh. Among these countries, USA, Sri Lanka and Mexico are the major buyers for Indian chillies. It is worth noting that the growth rate in export of chilli is increasing over a period on one hand and export competitive on the other. The quantity of chilli exports grew annually by 14.32 per cent, export value by 23.16 per cent and unit value by 8.41 per cent. Thus, country has a comparative advantage in the export of chili and this can be achieved with the concerted efforts of government by developing transport facilities to export the chilli.