The Indian government is promoting the exports of spices, including turmeric. To further expand the fragrance of Indian spices including turmeric government has implemented a new scheme named as SPICED (“Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development). The scheme was implemented by the Spices Board of India. The initiative includes various programmes aimed at boosting exports, such as implementing food safety and quality assurance mechanisms, supporting post-harvest quality upgrades, providing assistance for processing and value addition, and organising training sessions for stakeholders to improve quality and encourage entrepreneurship.
Under the “Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development” (SPICED) scheme, several steps have been rolled out to strengthen turmeric farmers and exporters, including food safety and quality certification, post-harvest quality upgrades, and training sessions to improve product standards and encourage entrepreneurship. To expand the export of turmeric the government will also organise domestic and international Buyer Seller meets to create direct market links between farmers, exporters, and international buyers. For the unversed, the “National Turmeric Board” was established via a notification on October 4, 2023, to further capitalise on the potential of turmeric and its products.
India is a major player in the global turmeric market, with key buyers including Bangladesh, UAE, USA, Malaysia, and Morocco. As per the official data India’s turmeric exports have consistently reached these top five destinations over the last five years. State-wise figures show a steady contribution to export revenue from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25, reflecting both demand and government-backed improvements in the sector.