spicetrade
Spice trade, also seen as spicetrade in some uses, denotes the long-standing exchange of spices used for flavoring, preservation, medicine, and perfumery. The term covers both ancient overland and maritime routes and the modern global supply chains that move these commodities worldwide. Core spices historically included pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and mace, among others.
Historically, the spice trade began in Asia and Africa, with pepper from the Indian subcontinent and Southeast
Economic and cultural impact: the spice trade spurred advances in maritime technology, navigation, and cartography, funding
In the modern era, spices remain major global commodities. Leading producers include India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka,