FOOD EXPORTS

Feb. 28, 2022

The export of guavas from India has seen a growth of 260% since 2013. Exports grow from USD 0.58 Million in April-January 2013-14 to USD 2.09 Million in April 2021-22.

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  • India’s export of fresh fruits has also witnessed considerable growth. Fresh Grapes is the largest exported items among all fresh food category.

  • India's major exporting destination of fresh fruits during 2020-21 were Bangladesh (USD126.6 million), Netherland (USD 117.56 million) and UAE (USD 100.68 million).

  • Top ten countries accounted for 82 per cent in India's export of fresh fruits in 2020-21.

  • The export of curd (yogurt) and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) has also seen a tremendous growth of 200% from USD 10 Million in April – January 2013-14 to USD 30 Million in April-January 2021022

  • It may be noted that dairy export is growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 10.5 per cent in the last five years.

  • India's major exporting destination of dairy products in 2020-21 were UAE (USD39.34 million), Bangladesh (USD24.13 million) and U S A (USD22.8 million). 

Source : PIB