tailieunhanh - Direction of trade and changing export pattern of Chilli

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important vegetable cum spice crop valued for its aroma, taste, flavor and pungency grown in all parts of world. It belongs to the family solanaceae with the chromosome number 2n=24 and centre of origin of hot chilli is Mexico. chilli is one of the most valuable spice crop than other spices. It is used in India as a principle ingredient of various curries, and chutneys, it is also used for vegetables, spices, medicinal, condiments, sauces and pickles with great nutritional value. India has become world’s largest producer and exporter of chilli. India and China are the largest exporter of chilli in the world with 25 per cent and 24 per cent share of total global exports, respectively. India is the world’s biggest producer and the consumer of red spice, exported Thousand MT. chilli, which worth of 22, lakhs during the year 2017-18. |