Strategies for boosting productivity and exports of Spices from India

https://doi.org/10.55214/2576-8484.v9i7.9146

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  • Parth Biswas Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar-848125, India.
  • Amalendu Kumar Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar-848125, India.
  • Devesh Kumar Pant Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar-848125, India.
  • Sanket Chavan Research and Information System for Developing Countries, New Delhi-110003, India.
  • Sk Asraful Ali ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, India.
  • Dinesh Kumar ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, India.

India, often referred to as the "Land of Spices," holds a dominant position in the global spice industry, supported by its diverse climatic conditions favorable for spice cultivation. Despite its prominence, the country's spice production is occasionally disrupted by key economic and climatic factors. This study aims to analyze the growth patterns and instability in the cultivation of major Indian spices—red chili, small cardamom, fenugreek seed, and celery seed—over a 15-year period from 2009–10 to 2023–24. Using analytical tools such as the semi-log model, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), and the Cuddy-Della Valle Index, the study evaluates trends in area, production, productivity, and exports. The findings reveal a general upward trend across all parameters for the selected spices, with the exception of cardamom, which exhibited a decline in cultivated area. A strong correlation was observed between production and exports. Nevertheless, considerable instability was noted across most spices in terms of area, production, productivity, and export. These findings highlight the need for targeted policy interventions aimed at minimizing volatility and enhancing the stability and sustainability of spice production to reduce dependence on imports and ensure self-sufficiency in the sector.

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Biswas, P., Kumar, A., Pant, D. K., Chavan, S., Ali, S. A., & Kumar, D. (2025). Strategies for boosting productivity and exports of Spices from India. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 9(7), 2253–2266. https://doi.org/10.55214/2576-8484.v9i7.9146

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2025-07-28