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CHILLI SUDHANSHU PANDEY DATE:30/04/2008
Introduction • Chilli belongs to the genus capsicum which is native of tropical America. It was introduced into India by the Portuguese during the 16th century.chilli is also known as capsicum, Red Chilli and paprika depending upon the species, variety and the manner in which it is used.
Crop Cycle • Cultivation Pattern: Chillies are herbaceous annuals grown in tropical and sub tropical climates.chillies are grown throughout the year in India. • The crop is sown from July onwards and the sowing season extends till September. • Chillies need well drained soils and are mostly cultivated as a transplanted crop. • Crop duration is 150 to 180 days depending on the variety season , climate, fertility and water management. • Crop can be grown in the regions with rainfall between600-1250mm. • Arrival start from January and extend till May. The peak arrival period is from February till April.
Indian Scenario • Chillies are cultivated mainly in the states of Andhra Pradesh,Orissa,Maharashtra,West Bengal,Karnataka,rajasthan and Tamilnadu.Andhra Pradesh is the foremost accounting for 50% of the production in the country. • India’s chilli production stood at arround 12lakh tonnes while the global out put was 27.7lakh tonnes.
Global Scenario • Chilli is the second largest traded spice in the world with a 22% contribution in the world spice trade. • India contributes 25%of the Global chilli exports. • Others major producers and exporters are China,Spain, Mexico,Pakistan,Morocco and Turkey. • Major importers of indian chillies are Srilanka, Bangladesh,U.K.,Germany,France and U.S.A.
Year Area Production 2001-02 8.80 10.69 2002-03 8.28 8.96 2003-04 7.74 12.35 2004-05 7.37 11.85 2005-06 6.54 10.14 Acreage and Production Acreage and Production Stagnant or Declining Acreage and Production Note : From 2001-02 to 2005-2006 Area in ‘Lakh Hectares; Production in ‘Lakh Tonnes. Source : Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry & Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.
Export Scenario Exports Share of Chilli in Indian spices export is around 20-40% in volumes India export its chilli mainly to Srilanka, Bangladesh, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, UK, Germany, France and USA
Country wise Percentage share of exports • India (26%) • China (26%) • Spain (18%) • Mexico (9%) • Pakistan (8%) • Morocco (8%) • Turkey (5%)
Rising Difference Between Production & Consumption of Chillis
Producers Price Movement of Leading Exporting Nations of Dry Chilli Pepper
Gantur Monthly (average) price movemant of Chillis in six year period 2002 -03 to 2007-08 (Up to Jan 2008)
Gantur: Price trend of chillies form April 2002 to January 2008
Trading System • Minimum 2 & Maximum 12 Contracts. • Presently running 3 alternet month contracts. • Total open intrest 6375 MT (All Months). • Total demated sotck 900 MT • Total margin 6.22% of contract value. • Current price 5122 quintal. • Tick size .10 paisa. • In 1 rs movement 50rs +/- .