Dried Red Chilli and Chilli Powder clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guntur (Asia's largest chilli yard) / Byadgi | Andhra Pradesh; Telangana; Karnataka; MP — Guntur; Prakasam; Krishna (AP); Khammam, Warangal (TS); Byadgi-Haveri (KA) | agricultural | Harvest Jan-Apr; cold-storage stock traded year-round (ASSUMPTION) | Chennai |
Cluster notes
Chilli exports 715,506 t / USD 1,342.52 mn (2024-25); 683,681 t / USD 1,176.98 mn (2025-26); 601,084 t / USD 1,508.94 mn (2023-24) - Spices Board (tier 1) Assessment: #1 Indian spice export by value (27% share); China, Bangladesh, Thailand, US, GCC; Teja/Byadgi grades have distinct markets
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to dried red chilli and chilli powder: Spices Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most dried red chilli and chilli powder?
Our cluster data lists Andhra Pradesh; Telangana; Karnataka; MP as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the dried red chilli and chilli powder season in India?
Andhra Pradesh; Telangana; Karnataka; MP: Harvest Jan-Apr; cold-storage stock traded year-round (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify dried red chilli and chilli powder suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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