Agriculture exports

Agri market analysis

• Northeast India Witnesses Over 85% Agri Product Export Growth in Last 6 Years

  Over the last six years, agricultural exports from India's northeast region have increased by more than 85%, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.…

• India’s Coffee Exports Hits New Milestones, Reaches Rs. 3,312 Crores in Apr-Sep 2022

  India ranks among the top ten coffee-producing countries in the world, accounting for about 3% of global output in 2020. Indian coffee is regarded as one of the best on the planet and prompts a high premium in international markets due to its high quality.…

• India’s Rice Exports to Drop by 1.5 mt to 19.5 mt in 2023, says USDA

  According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), after reaching a record of 21mt of shipment this year, India’s rice export may drop to 19.5 mt in 2023.…

• Government Approves Export Policy for Wheat Flour

  The approval will now allow putting a limit on wheat flour export that would guarantee a curb on increasing prices of wheat flour & ensure food security…

• America Announces $100mn Initiative for Ukrainian Farmers to Strengthen Agricultural Exports

  According to the US State Department, Washington has remained Ukraine's largest supplier of aid and assistance since the conflict began on February 24. The agricultural assistance comes at a time when Russian missile strikes have completely destroyed harvest and crop fields, causing Ukrainian farmers to…

• Sri Lankan Political Crisis Hits India’s Onion & Sugar Exports

  Exporters referred to Sri Lanka as an extension of the Kolkata market when describing it as a significant market for Indian sugar. Sri Lanka's monthly consumption of 40,000–50,000 tonnes of Sugar, 90 per cent is come from India…

• Wheat, Rice, and Flour Exports from Kandla Port Delayed Due to Heavy Rainfall

  Post the ban on exports of wheat, a large quantity of the commodities has been lying in and outside Kandla port since the last week of May.…

• Gujarat Govt to Start Moong Procurement From July 21

  The moong procurement will be managed by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) through the State-appointed nodal agency Indiagro Consortium Producer Company Limited, a farmer producer organisation (FPO).…

• AP Govt Exports 120 Tonnes of Tobacco to US, Creates New Opportunities for Farmers

  Tobacco is primarily grown in India's southern states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, where the weather is favourable for the crop. Tobacco from India is known for its high quality, and the country ranks among the top revenue earners in the world.…

• Government Considers Allowing Some Exports of Raw Sugar

  According to official guidelines, a senior government official who requested anonymity remarked, "We are looking into it. "The idea pertaining to raw sugar is being considered."…

• Why the Export of White Onion is Constantly Declining?

  Despite the fact that 120 units in Mahuva are among the top exporters of dehydrated onion products, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has been ongoing since February, has hampered exports.…

• India Hemp Expo 2022 To Be Held From 13 -14 May in Delhi

  India Hemp Expo 2022 is expected to offer insightful discussions and presentations from eminent delegates, practitioners, and business experts across the globe on different aspects of the Hemp industry.…

• European Union Bans Cameroon's Agricultural Exports to EU

  Despite the compliance certifications, high levels of substances harmful to both humans and the environment, such as pesticide residues, fruit flies, and moulds, have been found in Cameroonian fruits and vegetables.…

• Indonesia’s Ban on Palm Oil Exports Raises Global Concerns

  Indonesia has announced a ban on its export of palm oil, with effect from April 28. The decision has been taken to curb the sharp rise in Indonesian palm oil prices and ensure the availability of food products at home.…

• Egypt Wheat Export: Cheap Indian Wheat Confronts Quality Checks & Expensive Freight Costs

  Indian wheat might be a cheaper choice for the largest importer Egypt, but it will have to overcome the country's agricultural ministry's quality requirements as well as higher freight expenses.…

• Indian Bananas & Baby Corn Get Permission to Enter in Canadian Market

  This decision by the Canadian government would benefit Indian farmers growing banana and baby corn crops while also increasing India's export earnings.…

• 50 Agricultural Products Matrix Created By Centre To Boost Exports In FY23

  According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, APEDA shipped $25.6 billion in agricultural and processed food goods, accounting for 51% of India's overall agriculture exports of $50 billion.…

• India Unleashes Diplomatic Power to End Imbroglio with Indonesia on Import of Agri Products

  Indonesian agriculture imports from India have come to a halt in recent days after the officials there prevented certification organisations located in India from receiving approval.…

• India's Agricultural Exports Reach a New High of USD 50 Billion

  The growth rate is remarkable because it exceeds the 17.66 percent growth rate, at $41.87 billion, achieved in 2020-21, and it has been achieved despite unprecedented logistical challenges such as high freight rates, container shortages, and so on. This accomplishment over the last two years…

• Season’s First Consignment of Alphonso and Kesar Mango Exported to Japan

  A mango festival is being organized in Tokyo, Japan as a part of Azadi ki Amrit Mahotsav, in collaboration with the Embassy of India, Japan & Invest India today, wherein, the Mango exhibition & tasting will be done at various outlets of Lawson supermarkets.…

• US Criticizes India's Rice Exports at WTO for Violation of “Bali Interim Decision”

  EU, UK, Thailand, Japan support US suggestion for consultation with India by invoking the special provision of `Bali interim decision’.…

• Government Imports Arecanut from UAE & Singapore

  Anupriya Patel, the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, said in a written response to Nalin Kumar Kateel, a member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada, that the country's areca nut production was around 15.63 lakh tonnes in 2020-21. During the fiscal year, the…

• Russia Bans Grains Export To Ex-Soviet Countries Until June 30

  "The agriculture ministry and the trade ministry have developed a draft government regulation that would impose a temporary restriction on exports of Russia's key grains from March 15 to June 30," the agriculture ministry said, according to Interfax.…

• DGFT Relaxes Foreign Trade Policy to Help Moong Importers

  According to DGFT, the import contracts should have been signed and payments made before February 11th. Contract details must be registered by March 15 at additional DGFT jurisdictional regional offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Ludhiana.…

• Russia-Ukraine Conflict to Have Impact on India’s Farming Sector, says Finance Minister

  Sitharaman told industry leaders at an event here that the Centre was aware of the situation and that conversations across Ministries were underway for a "full evaluation" of the situation.…

• Sanctions on Russia Not to Impact India's Export of Agriculture, Pharma & Petroleum Products: FIEO

  FIEO advises not to worry about exports of agriculture, petroleum products, and pharmaceuticals, in the midst of the Russia- Ukraine conflict.…

• US Agriculture Sector Braces for Fallout Due to Ukraine- Russia Conflict

  As the Russia- Ukraine crisis continues, the US agriculture sector faces a huge fallout including decreased export supply and price hikes.…

• Government of Maharashtra Launches Its Own Agriculture Export Policy

  In December 2018, the Indian government released its Agriculture Export Policy, instructing state governments to design their own. As a result, in May 2019, the state government formed a committee to develop the policy.…

• Commodity Exporters Raises Concern over Shipment Disruptions to US

  Concerned, the exporting community, which includes coir, seafood, spices, cashew, and other commodities, says the situation will worsen if there are disruptions, affecting shipments of several commodities from India.…

• Indian Pavilion to Exhibit Global Investment Opportunities in Agriculture and Allied sectors at EXPO 2020 Dubai

  On February 17, Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will inaugurate the 'Food, Agriculture and Livelihood' fortnight at the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai.…

• India's Wheat Shipment to Afghanistan via Pakistan to Begin Next Week

  India has been pitching for providing unimpeded humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the country. It has already announced plans to send 50,000 tonnes of wheat and medicines to Afghanistan by road transport through Pakistan.…

• Bangladesh- Top Export Destination for Indian Pomegranates

  According to Prabhakar Chandane, president of the All India Pomegranate Growers Association, the lack of export-ready fruit has seen Indian exporters' access to European markets dwindle over time. India exported 68,502.9 tonnes of the fruit last fiscal year, with 36,906.77 tonnes going to Bangladesh.…

• India’s Wheat Exports to Hit a New High this Fiscal Year

  India exported 6.51 million tonnes of wheat in 2012-13, earning $10,529 crore, and 5.57 million tonnes of grain in 2013-14, earning $9,277.65 crore. The US Department of Agriculture boosted its forecast for India's wheat exports this fiscal year to 6.5 million tonnes earlier this month,…

• India Emerges As Largest Exporter of Gherkins & Cucumber in The World

  India has exported cucumber and gherkins to the tune of 1,23,846 Metric Tonnes with a value of USD 114 million during April to October (2020-21).…

• 2021-2022 Fiscal Almost Over – An Insight on Performance of Indian Agricultural Sector

  Most of us would agree that India has been able to step in successfully to cater to the increased global demand after the second half of 2020, despite the unprecedented global pandemic. Our nation has emerged as a significant global supplier of food and other…

• India’s Agriculture Export All Set To Touch “$50 Billion” For The First Time in 2022-23

  India’s agricultural exports, which include marine and plantation items, grew 23.21 percent to USD 31.05 billion in April-November 2021 according to the commerce ministry, and are set to surpass USD 50 billion for the "first time" this fiscal year.…

• Budget 2022: Sops for Agri-value Addition on Cards

  "The overall goal is to assist with investments to develop value addition and backward linkages," a government official explained. " The specific details are expected to be announced in the budget on February 1st.…

• Agriculture and Allied Products Contribute Significantly Towards India's Growth in FY22

  Hundreds of new products, including Himachali millets and Chandauli's black rice, were delivered from India to many new destinations, including UAE and Denmark, as a result of an intense focus on obtaining market access overseas and marketing Indian commodities.…

• India Raises Market Access Issues in Korea

  According to an official, India on Tuesday raised market access difficulties in Korea that local businesses in numerous sectors, including steel, engineering, and agricultural products, and asked for  redressal in order to strengthen bilateral trade ties.…

• India to Transport Vaccines and Wheat to Afghanistan Via Iran

  Iran assists India to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. According to the Iranian foreign ministry, Amir-Abdollahian also called for the establishment of an inclusive government in Kabul during their talk.…

• Australia Grants Tariff Exemptions on 99% Indian Imports

  In lieu of opening up India's dairy and agriculture industries through low or zero tariffs, Australia has offered tariff cuts on 99 percent of its traded items with India under the proposed bilateral free trade settlement.…

• India Becomes The Top Food Supplier to UAE After 15 years

  As the COVID-19 outbreak interrupted economic flows in 2020, India overtook Brazil in food exports to the United Arab Emirates for the first time in 15 years.…

• Dubai Showcasing Agricultural Commodities and Vegetables of Kashmir

  Kashmir’s specific vegetables, cereals, with other commodities are being showcased in Dubai (UAE), by the Department of Agriculture (Kashmir) in collaboration with LuLu Group, which is an international marketing group.…

• India Aims To Export $43 Billion Agricultural Products

  On Sunday, in an official statement Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State of Commerce and Industry said – “The country has set a $400 billion target for merchandize exports for 2021-22, of which $262 billion has already been achieved in the April-November 2021-22 periods.”…

• Agriculture and Exports Play a Key Role in Helping Indian GDP Grow to 8.4% in Q2 of FY 22

  India's GDP climbed by 8.4 percent in the three months ended September, above forecasts, thanks to higher government expenditure, exports, and agriculture.…

• India’s Winter Tea Exports May Be Hit by New Covid Variant – ‘Omicron’

  The now-spreading Omicron variant of Coronavirus is causing a new challenge and concern to India’s winter tea exports. Various stages of lockdown and closure of entry for foreigners and foreign goods in many countries is an added threat to the problem.…

• Understanding the Significance of Spread Trading In Commodity Futures

  Spread trading is actually establishing opposite positions simultaneously in two different contracts. We know that in futures trading there are buy and sell positions. Therefore it is the creation of buy and sell positions at the same time. Spread trading is of two types –…

• India Supplies 100 Tonnes of Nano Fertilizers to to Sri Lanka on Diwali

  Ever since Gottabya Rajapaksha’s sudden step to transform Sri Lanka into a completely organic nation. The Island nation has had to face a lot of problems regarding crop production and fertiliser utilisation.…

• Agricultural Exports To Be Boosted By Government’s Two Mega Plans

  Gati Shakti and the National Monetisation Plan are building infrastructure to support the expansion of shipping.…

• APEDA Bans 5 Organic Certifying Firms After European Union’s Blacklisting

  The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has fined five organic certifying agencies for being blacklisted from certifying organic food that was exported from India. The accreditation of one of these firms was also suspended for a year while four other agencies…