Spice Powder (Turmeric, Chilli, Pepper, Coriander and Cumin Powder)
| Capacity
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Turmeric Powder:100.0 Kgs / day Red Chilli Powder:100.0 Kgs /day Pepper Powder: 100.0 Kgs / day Cori
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Plant and Machinery cost
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12.00
Lakhs
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| Working Capital
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0.00
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Rate of Return (ROR)
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30.00
%
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| Break Even Point (BEP)
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75.00
%
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TCI
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0.00
Lakhs
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| Cost of Project
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38.00Lakhs
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Description:
Spices are woven into the history of nations. The desire to possess and monopolize the spice trade has, in the past, compelled manynavigators to find new routes to spice-producing nations. In the late 13thcentury, Marco Polo’s exploration of Asia established Venice as the most important trade port. Venice remained prosperous until about 1498. Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama sailed around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope to reach Calicut, India. He returned with pepper, cinnamon, ginger and jewels, and also deals for the Portuguese to continue trade with India.
India, known as the home of spices, boasts a long history of trading with the ancient civilisations of Rome and China. Today, Indian spices are the most sought-after globally, given their exquisite aroma, texture, taste and medicinal value. India has the largest domestic market for spices in the world. Traditionally, spices in India have been grown in small land holdings, with organic farming gaining prominence in recent times. India is the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices; the country produces about 75 of the 109 varieties listed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and accounts for half of the global trading in spices.
Chilly is the largest produced spice in India. It contributed to the tune of ~% of the world production. This spice is used majorly in curried cuisines. It is also used in curry power, seasoning and other such spice mixes. MDH was the dominating player in FY’2015, with a market share of ~% in the total revenues generated from the sales of spices in the organized segment. The major factor for the dominance of MDH is the gigantic distribution network comprising of 1,000 wholesalers and more than 400,000 retailers in India. The Indian spices market is pegged at Rs. 40,000 crore annually, of which the branded segment makes up 15 per cent. According to Technopak, the branded space is dominated by national brands such as Catch, Everest, Ramdev, among others.
The population in India is surging and the increasing consumer expenditure on food explains the swelling demand for food in India. Accordingly, the demand for spices is expected to grow in the future which will lead to a prominent growth in the revenues from the sales of spices in India. The revenues from India market are expected to expand to around USD 18 billion in FY’2020, growing with a CAGR of ~% from FY’2016 to FY’2020. The highest contribution to this growth is expected to come from the spice mixes and blended spices.
The Indian spices market is worth INR 40,000 crore annually. Key spices produced in the country include pepper, cardamom, chilli, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, celery, fennel, fenugreek, ajwain, dill seed, garlic, tamarind, clove, and nutmeg among others.
The market is largely unorganized and the branded segment makes up about 15%. The branded market is dominated by players such as MTR, Badshaah, Catch, Everest, Ramdev etc. Recently, Tata Chemicals has launched its spices brand Tata Sampann Spices.
Few Indian major players are as under
A V T Mccormick Ingredients Pvt. Ltd.
Akay Spices Pvt. Ltd.
Bhavani Tea & Produce Co. Ltd.
Cookme B B D Pvt. Ltd.
D T A Amalgamated Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Devon Foods Ltd.
MDH Spices
Oregon Spice Company