India is one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of dry chillies, accounting for a significant share of global exports.
While Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are among the country’s leading chilli-producing states, Karnataka is also a major contributor, accounting for an estimated 12% to 15% of national production.
Within Karnataka, the districts of Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Ballari, Belagavi and Bagalkot are important production centres for the ‘Byadgi Kaddi’ and ‘Byadgi Dabbi’ varieties.