New Delhi: India’s agricultural and processed food exports have crossed the ₹5 lakh crore mark annually, reflecting strong global demand for Indian farm produce and value-added food products, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
The minister highlighted the milestone while inaugurating the 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event showcased India’s growing strength in agricultural production, food processing and export-oriented supply chains.
According to the minister, India’s exports of food and agricultural products — including farm produce, fisheries and processed foods — now total nearly ₹5 lakh crore (over $55 billion) annually. This achievement places India among the world’s leading agricultural exporters, currently ranking as the seventh-largest exporter of agricultural produce globally.
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Goyal noted that several product categories have recorded strong growth over the past decade. Exports of processed foods have increased fourfold, while fruits and pulses exports have tripled. Processed vegetable exports have also expanded significantly, and cereal exports have doubled, with rice exports alone rising by about 62 per cent since 2014.
India’s key export markets for agricultural and processed food products include the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. Officials said the country is also expanding its footprint in emerging markets across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
The minister emphasized that expanding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are creating new opportunities for farmers, exporters and food processors by providing preferential access to global markets while safeguarding domestic interests. He added that India should aim to become the world’s leading exporter of agricultural and processed food products in the coming years.
The event also featured initiatives to strengthen exports, including research reports on key agricultural commodities and improved packaging solutions for GI-tagged and region-specific products.
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