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Huge opportunities to increase share in global agri trade: APEDA chairman

Indian exporters have huge opportunities to increase their share in the global agriculture trade from the current 2.4 per cent, a government official said on Wednesday. The global agriculture trade is about USD 2 trillion. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman Abhishek Dev said that given these numbers, "huge opportunities" are there to increase exports from the country. Despite being the seventh largest agri exporter in the world, "our share is 2.4 per cent in the overall world agri trade and immense possibilities are there to increase this share," he said at the inauguration of Indusfood 2025 at Greater Noida. India's agri export was about USD 50 billion in 2023-24 and this year also, the country is looking at pushing the figure to "new record", he said. Dev added that the overall focus now is to promote exports of value-added goods. Talking about exports of organic products, the chairman said India's share in this segment is abo

Huge opportunities to increase share in global agri trade: APEDA chairman
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

India's agriculture exports drop 3% to $5.88 bn in Q1 on Red Sea crisis

Rice exports have also been constrained by export controls on certain varieties of the grain including non-basmati rice imposed by India

India's agriculture exports drop 3% to $5.88 bn in Q1 on Red Sea crisis
Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 11:46 PM IST

Govt charts plan to boost exports of 20 'high potential' agri products

India's share is about 2.5 per cent in global exports, and the government wants to increase it to about 4-5 per cent over the next few years

Govt charts plan to boost exports of 20 'high potential' agri products
Updated On : 23 Apr 2024 | 10:28 PM IST

APEDA facilitates Punjab farmer to export millets to Australia, says govt

The commerce ministry's arm APEDA has facilitated a farmer in Punjab to export 14.3 tonnes of millets and its products worth USD 45,803 to Australia, an official statement said on Tuesday. The shipment includes ready-to-cook millets derived from Kodo millet, Foxtail millet, Little millet, Browntop millet, and Barnyard millet, the commerce ministry said. "A farmer from Sangrur, Mr Dilpreet Singh, has transformed into an exporter, marking his first export consignment of 14.3 metric tonnes of millets, and its products valued at USD 45,803," it said. It also said that India's millet exports have touched USD 45.46 million during April-November this fiscal against USD 75.45 million in 2022-23. "Millets are gaining popularity in the global market. There is a significant increase in the export of cereal preparation, including value-added millet products. APEDA has facilitated around 500 startups in marketing, and exporting millet-based value-added products," it said.

APEDA facilitates Punjab farmer to export millets to Australia, says govt
Updated On : 13 Feb 2024 | 7:39 PM IST

India's non-basmati rice export slumps 57% in September on duty hike

Basmati rice export in contrast up 5.7% despite MEP

India's non-basmati rice export slumps 57% in September on duty hike
Updated On : 20 Nov 2023 | 11:18 PM IST

APEDA inks pact with Lulu Hypermarket for export promotion of agri-products

Commerce ministry's arm APEDA has inked a pact with UAE-based global retail major Lulu Hypermarket to promote Indian agri-products in the Gulf countries, an official statement said on Monday. With this memorandum of understanding (MoU), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) would promote Indian agricultural products, including millets across the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) member countries as the LuLu Group has its presence across these nations besides in Egypt and the Far East. The Group is the fastest-growing retail chain in the Middle East and Asia. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are the members of the GCC. "To boost exports of agricultural products to the GCC, the APEDA has signed an MoU with global retail major Lulu Hypermarket LLC," it said. As per the MoU document, the group will promote and showcase a wide range of products in APEDA basket of agricultural and processed food products in thei

APEDA inks pact with Lulu Hypermarket for export promotion of agri-products
Updated On : 06 Nov 2023 | 8:39 PM IST

India exports mangoes worth $47.98 million, up 19% from last year

India expanded its mango exports to 41 countries, exploring new markets in Iran, Mauritius, Czech Republic, and Nigeria

India exports mangoes worth $47.98 million, up 19% from last year
Updated On : 27 Oct 2023 | 4:05 PM IST

Govt reduces floor price of basmati rice exports to $950 per tonne

On August 27, the government banned exports of basmati rice below $1,200 per tonne to restrict possible "illegal" shipment of white non-basmati rice in the garb of premium basmati rice

Govt reduces floor price of basmati rice exports to $950 per tonne
Updated On : 26 Oct 2023 | 7:36 PM IST

Fresh govt curbs: 'Nearly half of basmati exports may be impacted'

In financial year 23, India exported around 4.6 million tonnes of basmati rice

Fresh govt curbs: 'Nearly half of basmati exports may be impacted'
Updated On : 27 Aug 2023 | 9:51 PM IST

India's first plant-based meat shipped to the US from Gujarat: Report

The 5,000 kg consignment consisted of mini samosas, hot and spicy strips, momos, spring rolls, nuggets, and grilled patty, among other products

India's first plant-based meat shipped to the US from Gujarat: Report
Updated On : 22 Sep 2022 | 10:03 AM IST

Govt protects farmers' interest through wheat exports curbs: APEDA Official

The government's move to restrict wheat exports last month has been primarily focussed on not just meeting domestic demand but also protecting the farmers income, APEDA Chairperson

Govt protects farmers' interest through wheat exports curbs: APEDA Official
Updated On : 12 Jun 2022 | 6:35 AM IST

India aiming at $43 billion agricultural products' exports, says govt

More than 700 farmers and exporters attended the conference, where APEDA Chairman, Dr M Angamuthu spoke about the initiatives taken for boosting exports from Purvanchal region

India aiming at $43 billion agricultural products' exports, says govt
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 4:22 AM IST

APEDA signs MoU with ICAR-IIMR to boost millet exports

APEDA on Friday inked an MoU with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research for increasing exports through quality production and processing

APEDA signs MoU with ICAR-IIMR to boost millet exports
Updated On : 03 Sep 2021 | 8:10 PM IST

Non-basmati rice exports surge in FY21 due to global demand, savvy pricing

India responded quickly to opportunities thrown up by the pandemic, and the hiccups faced by competing nations to put up a sterling performance in non-basmati shipments abroad

Non-basmati rice exports surge in FY21 due to global demand, savvy pricing
Updated On : 12 May 2021 | 10:01 AM IST

Jhatka-nomics: Non-halal meat movement is going mainstream in India

India primarily exports meat to West Asia, where halal certification is mandatory. So, jhatka entrepreneurs are counting on India's demographics, which present a huge captive market for their product

Jhatka-nomics: Non-halal meat movement is going mainstream in India
Updated On : 07 May 2021 | 9:38 PM IST

To double exports, 8 states finalise action plan for agri export policy

The roadmap for cluster development in the clusters notified under AEP was prepared to address the identified interventions during the cluster visits

To double exports, 8 states finalise action plan for agri export policy
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 4:38 PM IST

India exported Rs 5,151-crore organic products in FY19, says APEDA

The total volume of export during 2018-19 was 6.14 lakh MT

India exported Rs 5,151-crore organic products in FY19, says APEDA
Updated On : 29 Oct 2019 | 10:29 PM IST

Apeda seeks 10-20% of agri output for export

Proposed export promotion strategy urges Centre to adopt stable policy in this regard

Apeda seeks 10-20% of agri output for export
Updated On : 28 Oct 2017 | 11:00 PM IST

Apeda cancels licences of 5 groundnut exporters

Says aflatoxin level was not maintained within specified limit

Apeda cancels licences of 5 groundnut exporters
Updated On : 15 Dec 2016 | 2:02 PM IST