Introduction

India’s agrarian culture and varied regional climate have significantly contributed to the global food basket.

Indian curries, mangoes, snacks and spices are known for their excellent quality across the globe. Globally, India leads the following food segments:

Export Highlights

In FY19, exports of agricultural and processed food products totalled US$ 38.49 billion. During the period, top five exported commodities were marine products (US$ 6.80 billion), basmati rice (US$ 4.71 billion), buffalo meat (US$ 3.59 billion), spices (US$ 3.31 billion) and non-basmati rice (US$ 3.00 billion).

Indian agricultural/horticultural and processed foods are exported to more than 100 countries/regions; chief among them are the Middle East, Southeast Asia, SAARC countries, the EU and the US.

Recent Development

Ministry of Commerce & Industry is planning to introduce an “Agriculture Export Policy” which will aim at doubling the agricultural exports from the country and integrating Indian farmers and agricultural products to the global value chain. As of November 2018, the draft of the policy has been prepared.

AGRICULTURAL AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) plays a significant role in tapping India’s agricultural strengths and works towards expanding the export potential of Indian agricultural and food products.

FAQ

Which country import vegetables from India?

India Vegetable Imports By Country

In 2017, the top partner countries from which India Imports Vegetable include Indonesia, Ukraine, Argentina, Australia and Malaysia.

Export List