India's Agri-Exports Surge 8% to $4.2 Billion in April-May 2025

Strategic Insights -

India's agricultural and processed food exports have started the new fiscal year on a strong note, with shipments rising by over 8% to $4.2 billion in April-May 2025. The increase was driven primarily by a sharp increase in exports of rice, buffalo meat, and fruits and vegetables. Rice exports, including those of basmati and non-basmati varieties, rose by over 4.7% to $2.04 billion in April-May, 2025-26 compared to the previous year. The government's decision to lift export curbs on rice has helped regain momentum in the sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rice exports rose by over 4.7% to $2.04 billion in April-May 2025-26, with a record $12.47 billion in FY25, an increase of over 20% compared to 2023-24.
  • Exports of buffalo meat and dairy products increased by over 16% to $0.81 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal.
  • Fruits and vegetables shipments also rose by more than 16% to $0.69 billion, driven by strong demand for Indian bovine meat, bananas, mangoes, and other products.
  • The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) played a key role in organizing the supply chain of production through approved integrated meat plants, boosting meat exports.
  • India's share of exports of products under the APEDA basket is around 51% in the total shipments of agricultural produce.

Statistics:

  • India's agri-exports rose over 8% to $4.2 billion in April-May 2025.
  • Rice exports rose by over 4.7% to $2.04 billion in April-May 2025-26.
  • Exports of buffalo meat and dairy products increased by over 16% to $0.81 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal.
  • Fruits and vegetables shipments rose by more than 16% to $0.69 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal.
  • India's rice exports reached a record $12.47 billion in FY25, an increase of over 20% compared to 2023-24.

Sources:

  • [IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd, distributed by Contify.com, April 2025]