Demand For Indian Chillies Surge Prices In China: Reports
Following a brief lull after the Chinese New Year holiday in mid-February, price of Indian chilli have soared in the country.
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The demand for Indian chillies in China has increased in recent times leading to rise in prices. According to reports, the current price is 30% higher than what it was around this time last year.
The Indian variety being hotter and containing more red pigment than the rest, the “spiciness” has rendered it popular among Chinese consumers.
Following a brief lull after the Chinese New Year holiday in mid-February, prices have soared. The Chinese media has attributed several reasons for the recent hike in prices.