About Betel Leaf (Paan)
Betel leaf (paan) is grown in shaded vine yards (baraj) and sold fresh across India and to the Gulf and the UK. Several betel leaves hold GI tags, including Magahi paan (Bihar), Mahoba desawari paan (UP) and Tirur betel (Kerala).
Where Betel Leaf (Paan) Is Grown
The main growing states and districts are listed below. Tap a state for its markets, season, agencies and buyers.
| State | Main districts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | Purba Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Howrah | The largest betel leaf state. |
| Odisha | Puri, Cuttack, Balasore, Jagatsinghpur | A major betel area. |
| Bihar | Nalanda, Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad | Magahi paan, GI-tagged. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Mahoba, Lalitpur | Mahoba desawari paan, GI-tagged. |
| Kerala | Malappuram (Tirur) | Tirur betel leaf, GI-tagged. |
| Karnataka | Tumakuru, Mysuru, Bagalkot | Betel gardens. |
How It Is Grown
Betel vines are grown under thatched or net shelters on support poles, with careful irrigation; leaves are picked every few weeks.
Season
Year-round, with seasonal peaks.
Uses and Buyers
Paan shops, temples and festivals, and diaspora export markets.
Quality and Price
Graded by leaf size, colour, thickness and aroma.
Government Role
Betel Leaf (Paan) has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. Government support comes through horticulture and crop missions, market regulation, export promotion and research.
Companies, Markets and Bodies
- APEDAExport promotion and registrationAboutExplore
- Magahi paan (GI)BiharAboutExplore
- Tirur betel leaf (GI)KeralaAboutExplore
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