NEW DELHI (Commodity Online): India spices industry, biggest producer and exporter in the world, facing challenges over food safety,sustainability and traceability.
The safety relations imposed by many countries are affecting the spices exports especially from countries like Germany, France, England, Japan and Australia.
These regulations varies for every country and it has become hard to amintain all the standards affecting the spices industry badly and thus sustainbility is a major issue.
India contributes about 48% to the world spices demand.
According to Spices Board of India, tIndia's spices exports during fiscal '12 till November is 351,900 tons valued at Rs 6,209.08 cr.
India mainly exports chilli, turmeric, Cumin, Coriander, Pepper, Fenugreek, Ginger , Fennel, Nutmeg & mace, celery, Cardamom small and Cardamom Large, Garlic.
Mainly exports to USA, UAE, Bangladesh, Pakistan, UK, Japan, Nigeria, Nepal, Germany, France, England, Japan and Australia.
