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Andhra Pradesh was the largest producer of chilies in the fiscal year 2023 among other states across India. The production volume amounted to over 627 thousand metric tons that year. This was followed by Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. India produced about two million metric tons of chili during that year.

Chili production

India is famous for a variety of spice production. Chili, also known as mirchi in Hindi, is one of the most well-known spices without which Indian food is incomplete. There are about 400 different types of chilies produced across the country. Besides, the overall economic contribution of chilies was over 130 billion Indian rupees in the financial year 2020.

Chili consumption

India is one of the largest consumers of chili. Green chilies are a healthy addition to the cuisines as they are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. Moreover, capsaicin, a chemical compound) present in green chili, boosts insulin secretion which further helps in regulating high blood sugar levels and helps in burning body fat.

Estimated volume of chili produced across India in financial year 2023, by state (in 1,000 metric tons)

Characteristic	Production in thousand metric tons
Andhra Pradesh	627.85
Telangana	550
Madhya Pradesh	320.64
Karnataka	167.97
Orissa	89
West Bengal	27.65
Gujarat	22.91
Tamil Nadu	22.24
Assam	20.13
Maharashtra	18.99
Punjab	17.06
Rajasthan	15.67
Uttar Pradesh	14.92
Nagaland	4.48

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May 2023

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India

Survey time period

FY 2023

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advance estimate

Supplementary notes

India's financial year begins in April and ends in March. For example, FY 2021 started in April 2020 and ended in March 2021.

Value has been rounded off for clarity.

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