Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco is one of India’s major export-oriented leaf categories.
Indian FCV is primarily grown in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The Tobacco Board describes FCV as a neutral-character tobacco that blends with other tobacco.
The Tobacco Board lists physical and chemical characteristics for FCV, including colour, leaf size, nicotine, reducing sugars and chloride. Actual commercial values must be confirmed for the specific lot.
| Parameter | Reference | Commercial approach |
|---|---|---|
| Nicotine | Board reference range varies by tobacco | Confirm lot-specific analysis |
| Colour | Visual grade characteristic | Buyer-defined grade |
| Leaf size | Medium to large for FCV reference | Confirm grade/position |
| Moisture | Lot dependent | Agree before shipment |