Monday, 9 June 2025
India’s organic food exports have seen consistent growth over the past decade, rising from $213 million in 2012–13 to $494.80 million in 2023–24
India’s agricultural export sector holds vast untapped potential, according to Abhishek Dev, Chairman of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). Speaking at the inauguration of Indusfood 2025 in Greater Noida, Dev noted that while India is the world’s seventh-largest agri exporter, it currently accounts for just 2.4 per cent of the $2 trillion global agriculture trade. He emphasized that this modest share presents a “huge opportunity” for Indian exporters to scale up.
India’s agri exports were valued at approximately $50 billion in 2023–24, and efforts are underway to push this figure even higher in the current fiscal year. Dev highlighted the country’s strategic shift toward exporting more value-added products, rather than just raw agricultural commodities.
On the organic front, India’s share in the global $147 billion organic market stands at around 2.5 per cent. However, APEDA is aiming to quadruple this share over the next five years. Organic exports from India have grown steadily—from $213 million in 2012–13 to nearly $495 million in 2023–24—indicating strong momentum.
Indusfood 2025, organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) with support from the Department of Commerce, was inaugurated by Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan. The event has drawn over 2,300 exhibitors from 30 countries and 7,500 international buyers, along with 15,000 domestic buyers and trade visitors.
TPCI Chairman Mohit Singla said the event is not only about boosting trade but also aims to connect farmers with technology providers and global markets, enhancing income opportunities through value addition. He added that the international exhibitor pavilion has nearly doubled in participation since last year, with strong representation from around 30 countries.
