Spices

India produces a wide range of spices and holds a prominent position inworld spice production. Because of the varying climates - from tropicalto sub-tropical to temperate-almost all spices grow splendidly inIndia. In reality almost all the states and union territories of Indiagrow one or the other spices. Among the Indian states, Kerala is themost prominent spices producer. The availability of all varieties ofspices in Kerala in abundance, makes it a prominent exporter. SITCOhas, over the year, has took advantage of this availability and hasbecome a name to reckon with in the spice export industry.

In ancient times, spices were as precious as gold; and as significantas medicines, preservatives and perfumes. India - the land of spicesplays a significant role in the global spices market. No country in theworld produces as many kinds of spices as India with quality spicescome from Kerala.

The SITCO spices include:
- Cardamom
- Ginger
- Cassia
- Kokam
- Chilly
- Cinnamom
- Nut meg
- Clove
- Pepper
- Coffee
- Tamarind
- Curry Leaf
- Tea
- Turmeric
- Vanilla

India produces a wide range of spices and holds a prominent position in world spice production.