🌶️ Karnataka Dry Chilli Monthly Report 2024–25 | SpiceExtra Insights
Karnataka is one of India’s leading dry chilli producers, contributing nearly 25% of the nation’s chilli output. With strong growing belts in Hubli, Bellary, and Raichur, the state produces world-famous varieties such as Byadgi/KDL, Dabbi, and Syngenta hybrids.
At SpiceExtra, we bring you the Karnataka Dry Chilli Crop Report 2024–25, covering sowing, arrivals, price trends, farmer sentiment, and future outlook.
🌶️ Major Chilli-Growing Regions in Karnataka
- Hubli (Byadgi/KDL Local): Known for its signature Byadgi chilli, prized for deep red colour (270 ASTA) and long shelf life.
- Bellary: A large producer of Byadgi, Dabbi, Syngenta 5531, and 2043 varieties.
- Raichur: Ideal climate for Byadgi/KDL, Super-10, Indo-5, Syngenta 5531 & 2043.
Sowing & Harvest Calendar
- Hubli: June–July sowing; Nov–Mar harvest.
- Bellary: July–Aug sowing; Jan–Apr harvest.
- Raichur: July–Sep sowing; Feb–May harvest.
📉 Crop Sowing & Farmer Trends
- Sown Area (2024–25): Reduced by 20–25% compared to last year due to low prices and high carry-forward stock.
- Yield: Increased by 10–15% per acre thanks to good rainfall and water storage.
- Farmer Sentiment: Weak, with many engaging in panic selling due to financial pressure and high cold storage stock.
💧 Reservoir & Water Impact
- Tungabhadra & Almatti reservoirs reported excellent water storage—among the best in the last 5 years.
- This ensured good crop conditions in Bellary & Raichur, with farmers expecting high yields.
📦 Cold Storage & Carry-Forward Stock
- Karnataka has 80 lakh bag storage capacity.
- By Dec 2024, 40 lakh bags were carried forward—a record high.
- By May 2025, storages were 85–90% full, including 30% old stock.
📈 Price Trends (2024–25)
- Byadgi/KDL: ₹32,000/quintal (Dec 2024) → ₹26,000 (Jan 2025).
- Syngenta 5531: ₹13,000/quintal (Dec 2024) → ₹11,500 (Jan 2025).
- Dabbi: Arrivals increased from Feb 2025, strong demand for colour-quality.
👉 Unlike the previous 3 years, 2024–25 turned into a buyers’ market.
📅 Monthly Market Insights
- December 2024: Unseasonal rains delayed arrivals by 15–20 days. High Fatki (Rain-touch) arrivals.
- January 2025: Arrivals increased; prices corrected downward. Farmers sold early due to low sentiment.
- February 2025: Strong arrivals of Syngenta 5531 and Dabbi. Low cold storage inflow.
- March 2025: Rainfall during Holi boosted cold storage entries.
- April–May 2025: Total arrivals ~65 lakh bags, matching last year.
👨👩👦 The SpiceExtra Journey
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Inspired by industry stalwarts like Late Shri Muktilal Dubal, Late Shri Hukumchand Chordia, and Shri C.V. Jacob, we are committed to making chilli data accessible, research-driven, and actionable.
✨ Conclusion
The Karnataka Dry Chilli Report 2024–25 reveals a year of reduced sowing, strong yields, high carry-forward stocks, and softer prices. Farmers faced challenges, but abundant water and good weather ensured quality arrivals.
