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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