Indian Spices

We offer specific varieties based on Heat (Scoville) and Color (ASTA) requirements.
Product Name: Dry Red Chilli (Whole)
Varieties: Teja S17 (Best Selling), Sannam S4, Byadgi / 5531, 273 (Semi-Wrinkled)
Origin: Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Karnataka, India
Heat Level (SHU): 20,000 to 110,000 SHU (Depending on variety)
Color Value (ASTA): 40 to 160 ASTA (Depending on variety)
Moisture: 12% Max (Strictly Controlled)
Foreign Matter: 1% Max
Loose Seeds: 3% Max
Form: With Stem / Stemless (Hand Plucked) / Stem Cut
Aflatoxin: As per EU/USA Standards (if requested)
Packaging: 5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg Jute Bags or PP Bags
Loading: 6-7 MT (20ft) / 14-15 MT (40ft)
Welcome to Siya Agri Exports LLP, your direct gateway to Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-the "Chilli Capital of the World." India is the largest producer and exporter of Dry Red Chillies, offering a spectrum of varieties ranging from the fiery hot Teja S17 to the deep red, mild Byadgi.
We understand that every buyer has a different need. A hot sauce manufacturer needs heat (SHU), while a Paprika oleoresin factory needs colour (ASTA). We source our chillies directly from the farmers in Warangal, Khammam, and Guntur, ensuring we can supply specific varieties with guaranteed Heat and Colour values. We offer With Stem, Stemless, and Stem Cut options.
To help international buyers find the right spice, here are the common global terms:
English: Dry Red Chilli, Capsicum, Hot Pepper
Hindi: Lal Mirch (), Sabut Mirch
Trade Names: S17, S4, 334, Byadgi
Spanish: Chile Rojo Seco
Chinese: Gan La Jiao ()
Retail Category: "Whole Spices" / "Industrial Raw Material"
Characteristics: Small size, bright red, and extremely pungent.
Specs: High Heat (75,000 - 110,000 SHU).
Market: The #1 choice for China and Southeast Asian buyers who want extreme spice. Also used for making spicy Chili Oil.
Characteristics: Longer pod, medium heat.
Specs: Medium Heat (25,000 - 35,000 SHU), Good Colour.
Market: The "General Purpose" chilli used in Curry Powders worldwide.
Characteristics: Wrinkled skin, deep dark red colour, mild taste.
Specs: Low Heat (10,000 - 20,000 SHU), High Colour (100 - 160 ASTA).
Market: Preferred by Oleoresin (Colour) Extractors and Europe/USA buyers who want the red colour without the burning heat.
Premium Sorting: We have manual labor teams to hand-pluck the stems (Stemless), which increases the usable volume for the buyer.
Cost Effective: For industrial grinders, stemless chilli means 100% pure powder with no woody waste.
Food Safety: For exports to Europe and high-end markets, we test for Aflatoxin and Sudan Dyes (illegal red colouring). We guarantee our chilli is 100% natural.
Culinary: Used whole in tempering (Tadka) or ground into powder for curries.
Hot Sauce: The primary ingredient for Peri-Peri, Sriracha, and Chili Paste.
Oleoresin: Extracted to produce natural Red Colour (Paprika Oleoresin) and Capsaicin (Heat extract) for pharmaceuticals (pain relief patches).
Volume: Chillies are voluminous. We compress the bags to fit more into a container (approx 14 MT in a 40ft HQ).
Protection: We use Silica Gel packets in the container to absorb excess moisture and prevent mold during the voyage.
Source the exact Heat and Colour you need. Contact Siya Agri Exports LLP for variety-specific quotes.