Tamil Nadu Palmyra Jaggery Powder Reaches Europe in First Export to Bulgaria
India has made its first export of organic Palmyra jaggery powder, 1.755 tonnes from Tamil Nadu to Bulgaria, with farmers earning 15 to 22 percent more than in the domestic market.
Key Highlights
- First export: 1.755 tonnes of organic Palmyra jaggery powder shipped from Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, to Varna, Bulgaria.
- Better prices: Farmers get 15–22% more and the manufacturer about 17% more than in the domestic market.
- Certified: The product carries India’s NPOP and EU organic certifications.
- Farm reach: The initiative covers 137 acres under organic cultivation.
- Facilitated by: APEDA, the government’s agri-export promotion body.
India has made its first-ever export of organic Palmyra jaggery powder. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the shipment of 1.755 metric tonnes from Gobichettipalayam in Tamil Nadu to Varna, Bulgaria. The consignment was flagged off on October 15 and will be shipped by sea from Chennai Port.
The Export at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Organic Palmyra jaggery powder |
| Quantity | 1.755 metric tonnes |
| From | Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu |
| To | Varna, Bulgaria |
| Certifications | NPOP and EU organic |
| Manufacturer | Wellbeing Foods, Erode |
| Exporter partner | Chetty Exports Pvt Ltd, Chennai |
| Importer | Sow Life Ltd, Bulgaria |
What Is Palmyra Jaggery?
Palmyra jaggery, known in Tamil Nadu as karupatti, is made from the nectar of the Palmyra palm’s flowers. The palm has long been part of Tamil Nadu’s farming and cultural landscape, and its jaggery is a traditional sweetener used in homes across the state. It is increasingly seen as a natural alternative to refined sugar.
Why It Matters: Better Prices for Farmers
The most important number in this story is not the quantity, but the price. According to the government, the export fetches farmers 15–22% more, and the manufacturer around 17% more, than they would get in the domestic market.
