Spices and Condiments (1+1)

World Trade in Spices—Present Status

World Trade in Spices

 
• The status of the world spice trade in 1998 was 026,076 tonnes which is valued at over US $ (000) 2,33,8541. The comparative importance of individual spices in world trade in decreasing order is illustrated in Table 2.

  World Rank	Spices
  I	Black and white pepper
  II	Capsicums (Chillies and Nprika)'
  Ill	Seed Spices
  IV	Cinnamon and Cassia
  V	Turmeric
  VI	Ginger
  VII	Nutmeg and Mace
  VIII	Cardamom
  IX	Curry powder
  X	Clove
  Xl	Pimento (Allspice)
  XII	Vanilla
  XIII	Saffron

  Table 2: Comparative importance of individual spices in world trade

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