Increase the value of exports of Spices and Allied Products and health herbal care products to US$ 500 million over the next five years by increasing production and productivity.

           Unprocessed products - US$ 200
           Value added products - US$ 200
            Herbal healthcare products - US$ 100
 
Increase the export volume of value added products to 50% of the total exports.
 

 

Create a favourable environment for producers to obtain fair prices linked to quality.

 

Formulate standards for all spices and allied products and herbal healthcare products, acceptable to trade associations/industry in the local and international markets by the year 2003.

 

Recognise chilli as a major spice and make the country self-sufficient by year 2005 (saving US$ 30 million per year).
 

 

Create and promote a brand for Sri Lankan products.

 

Introduce other spice/herbal crops, which can be grown in Sri Lanka.
 

 

Strengthen Research and Development.

 

Increase production and productivity of growers and processors

 

Improve the quality, consistency and quantity of supply