Spices exports have registered substantial growth during the last five years, registering an annual average growth rate of 21% in value and 8% in volume. During the year 2010-11, spices export from India has registered an all time high both in terms of quantity and value. In 2010-11 the export of spices from India has been 525,750 tonnes valued Rs.6840.71 crores (US $ 1502.85 Million) as against 502,750 tonnes valued Rs.5560.50 crores (US $ 1173.75 Million) in 2009-10, registering an increase of 28% in dollar terms of value and 5% in volume. India commands a formidable position in the World Spice Trade with 48% share in Volume and 44% in Value.

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 55%.