Trade pattern (Turmeric)

India's export

The world production of turmeric was 8 lakh tonnes in 2005-06, of which India's production was approximately 6 lakh tonnes. India contribute 75-80 percent of the global turmeric production. However, 90 percent of production is consumed domestically and the rest is exported. India is the largest exporter of turmeric to the Middle East, the UK, USA and Japan. The following table shows the information about the export of turmeric from India during the period 2001-02 to 2006-07.

India’s export of turmeric during 2000-01 to 2006-07

Year	Quantity of export (MT)	Value of export (Rs.crores)
2001-2002	31,222.94	80.04
2002-2003	32,444.01	103.43
2003-2004	37,042.26	131.11
2004-2005	39,397.18	139.42
2005-2006	51,29.660	165.31
2006-2007 (Apr- Dec)	44,112.19	99.06

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The following line chart shows the trend in export of turmeric in terms of quantity and value during 1995-96 to 2005-06 from India.

Trend in export of turmeric from India

Source:Spices Board, Cochin

Last updated: 16-1-2008

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