China has rejected some Indian chilli shipments over pesticide residue concerns, raising fresh worries for exporters dependent on one of their largest overseas markets.

China, India

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China, Indian chilli exporters

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When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:59:24 GMT · 2h 6m ago

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China, India ·

Why

China rejected consignments due to the alleged presence of excessive pesticide residues, specifically methamidophos, exceeding permitted limits.

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This issue raises concerns for Indian exporters due to China being India's largest overseas buyer of dried red chillies, representing over a third of India's chilli exports in FY25.

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