Agriculture & Spice Plantations

SPICE PLANTATIONS

Andhra Pradesh is India’s leading chili producer and also cultivates several other spices in commercial quantities.

1. Chili (Red Pepper)

• Status: Largest chili-producing state in India (~55% share).
• Key Districts: Guntur, Prakasam, Kurnool, Krishna.
• Famous Variety: Guntur Sannam (high pungency, global demand).
• Exports: To Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, USA, Malaysia, etc.
• Uses: Spice powders, pickles, seasoning.