What it is
Nut of the areca palm; sold as chali (sun-dried) and red (boiled) supari to pan masala and mouth-freshener makers. Mangaluru and Shivamogga are key markets.
Chali (white) supariRed supari (Rashi, Bette, Api)
Where India produces it
Where imports come from
Mostly home-grown; imports were US$ 143.45 million in 2024-25; check the minimum import price condition in the ITC(HS) import schedule.
- Bangladesh — US$ 53.06 million imported under HS 080280 in 2024-25
- Sri Lanka — US$ 35.97 million imported under HS 080280 in 2024-25
- Myanmar — US$ 33.2 million imported under HS 080280 in 2024-25
- Indonesia — US$ 15.36 million imported under HS 080280 in 2024-25
Rules before you buy or sell
- Import and export are governed by the ITC(HS) policy; check the current DGFT notification before you sign a contract, because policy for farm goods changes often.
- Farm-gate trade usually goes through a state APMC mandi or e-NAM; the state's market fee and trader licence rules apply.
- FSSAI licence or registration is needed to process, pack, store or sell it as food (Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006).