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Agriculture
Andhra Pradesh Chilli Exports Reach $551 Million in 2025-26
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 09:57 AM
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Exports of chilli from Andhra Pradesh hit a record $551 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking a significant rise for the state's agricultural sector.
The state of Andhra Pradesh has reported a landmark figure for its chilli exports, which totaled $551 million during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
This milestone underscores the growing importance of chilli cultivation in the region and its contribution to the national export portfolio.
Major markets for Andhra's chilli include the United States, the United Kingdom, and several European Union countries, where the demand for high‑quality, spice‑rich produce remains strong.
In a statement, officials from the Andhra Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board highlighted the role of improved cultivation practices and better market linkages in driving this growth.
This milestone underscores the growing importance of chilli cultivation in the region and its contribution to the national export portfolio.
Major markets for Andhra's chilli include the United States, the United Kingdom, and several European Union countries, where the demand for high‑quality, spice‑rich produce remains strong.
In a statement, officials from the Andhra Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board highlighted the role of improved cultivation practices and better market linkages in driving this growth.