Spice Blends and Curry Powder clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi oleoresin cluster | Kerala; Karnataka; Maharashtra — Kochi/Ernakulam; Aluva; Bengaluru; Mumbai | manufacturing | Year-round | Cochin |
Cluster notes
Spice oils & oleoresins USD 535.92 mn (2024-25), USD 528.73 mn (2025-26); curry powder/paste USD 247.59 mn (2024-25), USD 259.98 mn (2025-26) - Spices Board (tier 1) Assessment: Highest value-added spice segment; US/EU food-ingredient buyers; curry powder/paste = diaspora + mainstream retail
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to spice blends and curry powder: Spices Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most spice blends and curry powder?
Our cluster data lists Kerala; Karnataka; Maharashtra as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the spice blends and curry powder season in India?
Kerala; Karnataka; Maharashtra: Year-round.
How do you verify spice blends and curry 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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