INDIAN spice exports during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year were up by 5% in volume and 18% in rupee value terms largely due to higher overseas sales of chilli, garlic, ginger and oleoresins. In contrast with the success seen in these items, exports of pepper, cardamom, turmeric and mint products are lower due to higher domestic prices and availability. According to data released by the state-run Spices Board, between April 2010 and January 2011 India exported 433,455 tonnes of spices and spices products valued at R54.85bn ($1.2bn) compared with 413,895 tonnes valued at R46.46bn in the same period of 2009/10... Read More