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Spices exports have registered substantial growth during the last one-decade, registering an annual average growth rate of 13.1% in value and 9% in volume. During the year 2009-10, spices export from India has registered an all time high both in terms of quantity and value. In 2009-10 the export of spices from India has been 502,750 tonnes valued Rs.5560.50 crores (MLN US $ 1173.75 million) as against 470,520 tonnes valued Rs.5300.25 crores (MLN US $ 1168.40) in 2008-09, registering an increase of 7% in volume and 5% in rupee value. India commands a formidable position in the World Spice Trade with 48% share in Volume and 44% in Value.
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Board has formulated and implemented a three tier quality certification programme conforming to HACCP. Award of Spice House Certificate for good manufacturing practices, award of Logo for quality of the product and accreditation under ISO 9000 for international acceptance are the three certification systems adopted by the Board. Yet another area of activity centered upon by the Board is Value Addition. India can now boast as the monopoly supplier of spice oils and oleoresins the world over. In the case of curry powders, spice powders, spice mixtures and spices in consumer packs, India is in a formidable position. The consistent effort of the Board during the last one-decade has improved the share of the value added products in the export basket to more than 53%.
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With the support of the Spices Board, exporters
have established adequate infrastructure for improving
quality on a sustained basis. Quality improvement
and technological upgradation are taken up by
exporters as an on-going programme. These developments
are in tune with the changing levels of market
acceptance. Other areas focused upon by the Board
are export promotion in identified markets, interaction
with policy makers in the importing countries,
development of new end uses, farm level training
for farmers etc.
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