Export competitiveness in spices from India

Abstract

Indian spices are popularly known for their flavour and aroma in domestic as well as in the international markets. India is one of the largest producers, consumer and exporter of spices in the world. The study was based on secondary data. The degree of export competitiveness and the competitiveness of market for major spices viz chilli, black paper, turmeric, coriander and cumin were analysed using At constant price, chilli, turmeric and coriander possessed highly competitiveness in world market whereas, black paper and cumin were moderately competitive in world market.