What Are The Major Fruits And Vegetables That India Exports?

In terms of production, India is one of the world's biggest producers of vegetables. India exports a wide variety of fruits and vegetables to different countries in the world.

India ranks first among the top ten exporters of vegetables, which include onion, tomato, potato, cauliflower and cabbage. India also ranks second in terms of exporting dry vegetables such as peas and beans. The major fruits exported by India are mangoes, oranges, grapes, bananas and papayas.

 

Mango Export From India

India is the leading producer and exporter of mangoes in the world. India exports more than 100,000 tonnes of mangoes every year. The total Indian export value of mangoes is around $300 million.

The Indian mango export is mostly done to the Middle East, Europe and America. The Middle East and Europe are the top two importers of Indian mangoes.

Export of Grapes From India

 

India has been the world's largest producer of grapes since the early 1990s.

India is the world's largest producer of grapes, accounting for more than half of the world's grape production. Grape exports from India have increased in recent years, with grape exports to Pakistan and Bangladesh increasing by over 50% in 2016.

India’s grape industry is mostly concentrated in Maharashtra and Karnataka, where it accounts for nearly 70% of all agricultural land. The country has been a major exporter of grapes since the early 1990s, when it overtook France as the world’s leading producer.

Area And Production Of Indian Grape

 

The area and production of Indian grapes have been on the rise in recent years.

India is one of the major grape-producing countries in the world. The total area under cultivation and production of Indian grapes reached 1,07,000 hectares in 2017-18, which is a significant increase from 66,000 hectares in 2013-14.

The export of grapes from India has been on the rise as well. In 2017-18, the total export of Indian grapes reached 713 metric tonnes which is a significant increase from 4 metric tonnes in 2013-14.

 

An Overview of The Production And Area of Indian Grapes

The grapes are exported to different countries. They are exported as fresh grapes, dried grapes, and raisins. The major export destinations for Indian grapes are the U.K., Australia, and the U.S.

Indian grape production is divided into three regions: North India, South India, and West India. The production of Indian grapes is mainly concentrated in the northern region which contributes to about 75% of total production in the country with an average annual production of about 2 million tons per year.

 

Indian Grapes Are Exported To Different Destinations In The World

The export destinations for Indian grapes are predominantly Asian countries, with a few exports being sent to European markets as well. The main grape export destinations from India are

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Nepal 

Vegetables That India Exports

In India, the vegetable export industry is worth around $1.5 billion and accounts for more than a third of the world's total vegetable exports. Many factors contribute to this growth including rising incomes and urbanization rates in developing countries, changing dietary habits in developed countries, and the rising demand for organic products among consumers worldwide.

 

Onion

India is the second largest producer of onion in the world and exports a large percentage of it. The export to other countries is not only for generating revenue but also for fulfilling the need for onions in these countries.

The major export destinations of Indian onions are 

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Myanmar

Pakistan

Nepal

Potato

Potato exports from India are a growing industry. This is because the demand for potatoes in the international market has been increasing. India’s potato exports have increased by more than 50% in the last 5 years, and Indian exporters are looking for new ways to increase their exports as well.

 

Tomatoes

India’s export market for tomatoes is huge and it is growing. The demand for tomatoes in the international market has increased, which can be attributed to the increasing awareness of the health benefits of tomatoes.