Growth and instability analysis of spices production in Assam, India

Spices and condiments accounted for over 850 billion Indian rupees in the Indian economy of the fiscal year 2021 contributing about six percent to the GVA of crops. India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices in the world. During 2020 -21 India recorded as the largest producer of spices with a production of 106.79 lakh tonnes from an estimated area of 45.28 lakh ha. Assam is one of the states of India with more than 10000 ha area under spice and more than 10000 tonnes of spice production. Present study was undertaken with the objectives to study the growth and instability in area, production and productivity of major spices in Assam. First five major spice crops grown in Assam from area point of view viz., coriander, ginger, turmeric, chilli and garlic were selected for the present study. To analyse the growth and instability of area, production and yield of major spices in Assam secondary data were collected from 2001-02 to 2021-22. Chilli, turmeric, coriander and garlic showed positive significant growth in area. Whereas, ginger showed negative growth in area during 2001-02 to 2021-22. Coriander and garlic showed medium and high instability in production and yield during 2001-02 to 2021-22.