Paprika Oleoresin and Other Essential Oils Exports
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Introduction
The Indian story of value added spice products began in the early 1970s.
Over the years, with investments in quality and supply chain management, it has emerged to be the largest in the world.
It is not only a local sourcing and processing point but also changed itself as a value addition hub for the spice crops from the Asia-Pacific region and elsewhere across the globe. Adani Pharma Chemicals
Overview on Oleoresin Industry 
The export of spice oleoresin paprika and essential oils from India amounts to 7,800 tonnes in volume and US$ 255 million in value
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Let's see the industry’s current position, the challenges and its efforts to maintain the progress and deliver the best to the world.
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Export chart of whole industry
Quantity in Million Ton
9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
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2013-2014
2014-2015
Steady Growth in Volume 
The industry has witnessed steady growth in volume and value since the beginning.
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The post liberalisation economic environment in India facilitated the import of raw materials from Asia-Pacific regions; and the industry leveraged on this to become a processing hub ensuring competitiveness and managing the supply chain effectively.
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Various oleoresin products from India
Black pepper
Cumin
Mace
Capsicum
Curry Leaf
Mustard
Cardamom
Decalepis
Nutmeg
Cassia
Dill Seed
Onion
Celery
Fennel
Paprika
Cinnamon
Fenugreek
Pimento
Clove
Garlic
Rosemary
Coffee
Ginger
Tamarind
Coriander
Hing
White Pepper
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Crop area for Spice in India
Chilli
extracts,
oleoresin paprika
and
capsicum
constitute 40% of the volume.
Spices are cultivated in a total crop area of 2.94 million hectares that forms only 2% of the total 142 million hectares of agricultural land in India.
There is considerable effort from the government agencies and industry towards proliferation of spices cultivation.
The results are apparent from the growth of crop area over the last 5 years. Adani Pharma Chemicals
Crop area for spice in India 3
Million Hecters
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0 2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
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2013-2014
2014-2015
Crop area for spice in India 
Within the total area of 2.94 million hectares, 7% is utilized for organic farming.
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This includes the uncertified, but organically grown farming area in the north-eastern states.
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Approximately 10% of the crop area is covered under Integrated Pest Management (IPM) farming.
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Crop area distribution
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Crop area distribution
The major part of the cropped land is used for seed spices namely cumin, coriander, celery, fennel, fenugreek, dill and ajowan.
These are concentrated in the northern states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab and Uttaranchal.
Chillies being the next major crop are mainly grown in the southern states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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Domestic market in India
Finally, a review of the domestic consumption in India is provided.
Over the last 5 years, the industry has registered a steady growth of 20% volume year-on-year.
The factors that propelled this growth are :
Increased
usage
of
essential oils & oleoresin paprika by traditional spice blenders – in view of cost-in use and regulatory requirements. Adani Pharma Chemicals
Imapact on Indian Market
Indian exports of spice oleoresins are growing; driven by quality, cost and consistency.
There have been conscious efforts from industry towards sustainability in farming and supply chain management.
It is aiming at a steady increase of agricultural productivity,
focusing
on
quality
environmental impact.
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and
reducing
Specification of Oleoresin Paprika Specification
Amount
Description
Dark red, oily, viscous liquid
Odor
Pungent
Flavor
Nearly free from pungency
Color
10,000 to 1,00,000 c.u.
Solubility
Oil soluble
Viscosity
200 to 450 c.p.
Density
0.935 to 0.945 g/cc
Capsaicin Content
Not more than 0.02%
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Effects of Oleoresin Paprika
Regulates blood pressure
Antibacterial
Antioxidant
Stimulant for depression and tiredness
Reduce swelling
Controls cholesterol
Lower the risk of cancer
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Usage of Oleoresin Paprika Make reddish/ spicy cheese
Emulsified/ Processed Meat
Add flavor in Egg yolk
Add flavor in Orange Juice
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Contact us for Bulk Order
To know more about our various products, contact us on : Address : Plot No. : 2729 to 2731, Road 'I-1', Lodhika GIDC, Metoda, RAJKOT - 360 003 (Gujarat) INDIA. Phone : +91-2827-287165 / 640131 / 32/33/34 Fax : +91 2827-287166 Email : exports@adanipharma.com http://www.adanipharma.com/oleoresin-paprika.html