Spices export from India grew five percent in volume in the first half of 2016-17 and rose up to 8415.97 crore rupees during the period registering seven per cent increase in value. The total value of export was 7892 crore rupees during the corresponding period last year, according to Spices Board, Kochi. Export of spices rose 4,37,360 tonnes during the period compared to 4,14,780 tonnes in the first half of financial year 2015-16. Chilli became the most exported spice with the shipment of above 1.65 lakhs tonnes fetching rupees 2307.75 crore rupees. Garlic export contributed substantially to the overall growth during the period, after rising 132 per cent in value terms and 55 per cent in quantity. The export of value added products like curry powder and pastes as well as spice oils and oleoresins increased during the period.