Indian chilli variety surges in demand
BOTH domestic and foreign demand for the Indian chilli variety is rising, according to the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Dried Indian chilli is mostly used as a spice. It is also utilized in food and pharmaceutical industries. The demand for chilli is increasing year over year.
Dried chilli fetches a good price of K35,000-38,000 per viss. Myanmar exports chilli to Thailand, China and India.
Chilli from the Aungban area in southern Shan State is a valuable spice and an economically important crop. Indian chilli variety is primarily grown in Aungban, Heho, Pindaya, Ywangan and Taunggyi areas. Chilli plants thrive under shady trees. — NN/KK
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