India tops global spice exports, focus shifts to farmers and tech

India Nov 15, 2025

India just kicked off the 4th National Spice Conference in Guntur, with the World Spice Organization highlighting how the country leads the world in spice exports.
WSO's Ramkumar Menon encouraged farmers to boost their earnings by adding more value—especially to big-ticket spices like chili.

Tech and sustainability take center stage

Spices Board Director AB Remashree emphasized that technology is key for helping farmers earn more.
The event brought together farmer groups, agritech startups, and industry leaders—all aiming to make India's spice sector stronger and more future-ready.
The conference wraps up with a focus on balanced growth and building better connections between producers and processors.