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Dr. A.JAYATHILAK I A S
ROY JOSEPH
SOOSAMMA MATHEW
KARTHIYAYINI P P
SPICES BOARD
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
GOVT. OF INDIA
Introduction
The UAE and India had enjoyed close and friendly ties based on historic and
cultural ties. People-to-people contacts and barter trade for clothes and spices from
India in exchange for dates and pearls from the region have existed for centuries. After
more than 30 per cent of the national population and constituting the Emirates’ largest
expatriate group. With such a strong and historical influence, India has become the
largest trading partner with the UAE. The expatriate community also contributes to
Indian economy. The total remittances to India from the UAE were about USD 10 -12
billion, which is around one third of all the total remittances from the GCC countries to
Economy of UAE
The UAE, the world’s eighth largest oil producer, maintains a free-market
economy with minimal restrictions on private-sector activities, international trade and
capital movements. Despite the impact of the global economic downturn, the UAE’s
economy has proved to be remarkably resilient. The economy of the United Arab
Emirates is also the second largest in the Arab world (after Saudi Arabia), with a gross
domestic product(GDP) of $377 billion (AED1.38 trillion) in 2012. The United Arab
Emirates has been successfully diversifying the economy. 71% of UAE's total
GDP comes from non-oil sectors. The economy is growing between 4-4.5% in recent
years, compared to 2.3-3.5% over the past five years. Since independence in 1971,
Emirate’s (UAE) economy has grown by nearly 231 times to AED1.45 trillion in 2013.
The non-oil trade has grown to AED1.2 trillion, a growth by around 28 times from 1981
to 2012.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) ranked the UAE as the world's twentieth
biggest exporter of merchandise trade in 2011, surpassing countries such as Australia,
Brazil, Switzerland and Sweden. According to the WTO, the UAE's exports of US$285
billion (Dh1.045 trillion) in merchandise trade in that year amounted to 1.6 per cent of
the world's exports, which stood at US$18.215 trillion. The WTO also lists the UAE as
the world's twenty-fifth importer based on UAE imports of US$205 billion (Dh752.35
billion) in 2011, 1.1 per cent of the world's imports of US$18.38 trillion.
Tourism is one of the main sources of revenue in the UAE. Although the UAE is
less dependent on natural resources as a source of revenue, petroleum and natural
gas exports still play an important role in the economy, especially in Abu Dhabi. A
massive construction boom, an expanding manufacturing base, and a thriving services
sector are helping the UAE diversify its economy. The major items of export are
Mineral fuels, Oils, Precious stones, Metals, Pearls and Electronic goods etc while the
import mainly consist of Precious stones and metals, Machinery, Electrical
equipments, Aircraft, Vehicles, Iron, Steel etc.
UAE imports substantial quantity of spices and spice products for its internal
consumption as well as for re-distribution in the Middle East Region. As per the
provisional data available, UAE imports about US$ 450 million worth spices annually.
The major spice items imported are Saffron, Pepper, Garlic, Turmeric, Cardamom,
Cumin, Curry Mixes and other seed spices. The major item wise import of spices in to
UAE for the last few years is given in the table below.
IMPORT OF MAJOR SPICES INTO UAE ( VALUE IN MLN US $)
India is the major supplier of spices to UAE accounting for more than one third
of their total import followed by China, Vietnam, Guatemala (Cardamom), Iran
(Saffron) and Pakistan.
Annual bilateral trade between the UAE and India, including oil, now stands
billion, making
UAE, India’s
largest trading
India's exports to the UAE are well diversified with a large basket. India's major
export items to the UAE are: Petroleum Products, Precious Metals, Stones, Gems &
Jewellery, Minerals, Food Items (Cereals, Sugar, Fruits & Vegetables, Tea, Meat,
Seafood and Spices), Textiles and Engineering & Machinery Products and Chemicals.
India’s major import items from the UAE are: Petroleum and Petroleum Products,
Precious Metals, Stones, Gems & Jewellery, Minerals, Chemicals, Wood & Wood
Products.
The export of spices and spice products from India to UAE has shown
substantial increase in recent years. During 2012-13 the export has been 57240 MT
valued at Rs. 477.23 crores. During the last 5 years the export of spices from India to
UAE has shown an annual average growth (CAGR) of 21.50% in value and 8.70% in
quantity. During 2012-13, Cumin is the single largest spice item imported from India by
UAE accounting for 22.70% of the total import of spices followed by Chilly (19.80%),
Nutmeg (11.84%) and Turmeric (11.06%). The other major spice items imported from
India are Curry powder and Masalas, Coriander, Tamarind, Pepper and Cardamom.
Fenugreek, Fennel and other seed spices are also imported in substantial volume.
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Gulfood 2014, the world's largest Food and Beverage show was held at World
Trade Center (WTC), Dubai from 23rd February to 27th February 2014. The 19th edition
of Gulfood was inaugurated by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler
of Dubai and Minister of Finance On 23rd February 2014 at WTC, Dubai. The show
has attracted more than 4500 companies around the globe with 120 national pavilions
including those from South America, North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Under the Indian pavilion, more than 150 companies put up their stalls with Agri-
products ranging from rice to pulses and cereals, spices, coffee, tea, cashew nuts and
ready to eat products etc.
This year Board's participated in the Gulfood show in a big way by reserving 60
Sqmt of area in the Indian pavilion. In addition to the Board's stand we have provided
individual stalls to 9 spices exporters from India to show case our capabilities by
displaying their range of spices and spice products.
(Shri. J S Deepak IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India (3rd from
right ) along with Chairman Spices Board and other officials at the Board's stand.)
Flavourit Spices Trading Company Ltd. (FSTL) promoted by the Board has also
co-participated in the event along with Spices Board. Govt. organizations like
APEDA, Coffee Board, Tea Board and Cashew Export promotion council have also
participated in the event. The list of exporters participated in Gulfoood 2014 through
Spices Board is given below.
Spices Board stall at the show designed specially depicting the images of
traditional Indian spice gardens and herbs attracted the visitors. The Spices Board’s
stall showcased the Indian potential in offering range of spices and its value added
forms. India’s capabilities in assuring quality produce and technological developments
in processing and value addition were highlighted in the show. Various Indian spices,
branded spice mixes, ground spices, curry paste, ready mixes, spice oils, oleoresins,
freeze dried spices and herbs etc were displayed in the Board’s stall. FSTL with its
rage of spice flavoured products ranging from perfumeries to toiletries, spice dyed
garments to room freshener candles etc., were the major attractions of the event.
(Visitors at the stand with Boards officials and Ms. Anjali Anand, Under Secretary , Govt. of India, 3rd
from left)
the industry for more than 50 years and have achieved greater heights without
compromising ethics of trade and boosting the image of their respective countries in
the International pepper industry have been felicitated. e recipients include Shri. C V
Jacob of M/s. Synthite Industries Ltd. The mementos to the eminent persons were
distributed by Dr. A. Jayathilak IAS, Chairman, Spices Board. During the business
session, papers were presented by country associations on future of pepper industry
and market outlook for 2014 etc.
During the Gulfood 2014, separate meetings were also arranged with the Ambassador
of UAE Shri. T.P. Seetharam in Abu Dhabi and with eminent industrialists Shri. M A
Yusuf Ali and Shri. K. Muraleedharan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively.
During the 5 days of the event, in addition to the trade enquiries received by the
exporters in our pavilion, we received 76 numbers of trade enquiries regarding spices
and spice products. The trade enquiries received were compiled and submitted for
dissemination to the exporters. Samples of spice flavoured products which are unique
in usage, appearance and packing were collected from other country pavilions and
individual stalls and submitted for information. In this regard, we have also collected
unique spice products samples from super markets in Dubai and submitted. Some of
the FAQ’s received at the Board’s pavilion are given below.
Suggestions
(a) As there is very high demand from the exporters for participation in the
event, we may reserve more space well in advance for the coming season
to accommodate maximum number of spices exporters under the Board’s
pavilion.
(b) A common marking in the fascias of all the stands under the Board’s pavilion
will give more visibility for the Board’s presence in the event.
(c) Distribution of spices flavoured toffees / munchies ( eg. Ginger candies / tit
bits, cardamom flavoured toffees / biscuits ) etc. in the Boards’ pavilion will
be an added attraction.
The trade enquiries received in the Board’s pavilion along with the contact
details is attached as Annex – A.
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ANNEX – A
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