Top Agricultural Products Exported from India in 2026 — Rice, Spices, Marine & More

2 0 2 6 T R A D E I N T E L L I G E N C E • A G R I C U L T U R A L E X P O R T S
Top Agricultural Products
Exported from India in 2026
Based on FY 2023-24 export value data, with 2026 market trends and buyer-demand context
USD 52.55B
Agri exports, FY 2025-26 — highest in 3 years
5
Major categories ranked by export value
70%+
Of the world's spices sourced from India
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T H E B A S I C S
What Counts as an Agricultural Export
Regulated by APEDA, which certifies quality, registers exporters, and tracks performance across 14 scheduled product groups.
APEDA REGISTRATION
Agricultural and Processed Food Products
Export Development Authority
Required for exporters dealing in any of the 14 APEDA
scheduled agricultural product groups — monitors quality
and tracks performance.
IEC FROM DGFT
Importer Exporter Code
Issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade — the
legal foundation required before any export shipment
can move.
Together, APEDA registration and an IEC form the operational baseline for exporting agricultural products from India.
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S T R U C T U R A L A D V A N T A G E S
Why India Is a Global Agricultural Export Leader
1
Geography & scale
Multiple agroclimatic zones and 140M+ hectares of
arable land — the 2nd largest in the world.
2
Pricing advantage
Consistently below comparable produce from the
USA, Australia, or European markets.
3
Government policy
RoDTEP, duty drawback benefits, and APEDA
support ease global competitiveness.
4
Infrastructure investment
Cold chain and sea-freight upgrades have opened
perishable categories to new markets.
5
Certification depth
Organic, FSSAI, ISO, and GlobalGAP compliance is
now standard among registered exporters.
6
Institutional backing
APEDA registration and IEC give buyers a verifiable
trade history to check against.

F Y 2 0 2 3 - 2 4 E X P O R T D A T A • A P E D A / M I N I S T R Y O F C O M M E R C E
Top 5 Agricultural Export Categories — Full Ranking
Rank Category Export Value Share Key Markets
1 Rice (Basmati + Non-Basmati) ~USD 9.2B ~19% Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, USA
2 Marine Products ~USD 7.4B ~14.5% Vietnam, USA, China, UAE
3 Spices ~USD 4.4B ~8.5% USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, EU
4 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables ~USD 1.8-2.0B ~3.5% UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, EU
5 Processed Fruits & Juices ~USD 1.0B ~2.0% EU, USA, GCC
Together, these five categories anchor India's agricultural export basket — each offering a distinct opportunity for sellers and sourcing
buyers alike.

W H E R E T H E V A L U E S I T S
Export Value by Category — Rice Leads by a Wide Margin
0 2 4 6 8 10
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
Export value, FY 2023-24 (USD Billion)
9.2
7.4
4.4
1.9
1.0

# 1 • T H E U N D I S P U T E D L E A D E R
Rice — India's Single Largest Agricultural Export
COMBINED EXPORT VALUE
~USD 9.2B
SHARE OF TOTAL AGRI EXPORTS
~19%
TOP MARKETS
Saudi Arabia → Iran →
USA
Rice is India's most exported agricultural product, and it isn't close. Combined, basmati and
non-basmati account for roughly 19% of India's total agri exports.
Basmati is India's premium export identity — long grain, distinct aroma, and decades of brand
loyalty across Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and the UAE. India exported approximately USD 5.8
billion worth of basmati rice in FY 2023-24, a figure that has continued to climb.
Non-basmati tells a story of volume and reach — Sona Masuri, IR-64, and parboiled rice serve
price-sensitive markets across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Bangladesh. Once export restrictions
were lifted in FY 2024-25, shipments surged and total rice exports crossed USD 12 billion that
year.

# 2 • H I G H E S T S I N G L E - C A T E G O R Y V A L U E
Marine Products — India's Top Seafood Export
EXPORT VALUE
~USD 7.4B
~14.5%
COMPLIANCE MET
US FDA / EU
Frozen shrimp leads this segment, alongside fish, squid, cuttlefish, crab, and seabass —
meaning India simultaneously supplies seafood processors, retail chains, and food-service
operators across multiple continents.
What makes Indian marine exports so competitive isn't just coastal geography — it's a decade
of investment in aquaculture infrastructure and processing technology. Indian shrimp exporters
now routinely meet the residue compliance standards set by the US FDA and the European
Union, among the most stringent in the world.
For buyers sourcing frozen seafood at volume, India offers reliable year-round supply at pricing
that is genuinely difficult to match from other origins.

# 3 • I N D I A ' S A N C I E N T E X P O R T , S T I L L U N M A T C H E D
Spices — Over 70% of the World's Supply
WORLD SHARE
70%+
EXPORT VALUE, FY 2023-24
~USD 4.4B
KEY COMPLIANCE
ETO Testing
India is simply irreplaceable as a global spice origin, and is the defining source for categories like
turmeric, cumin, cardamom, and fenugreek. Spice exports reached approximately USD 4.4
billion in FY 2023-24 and have continued to grow since.
The demand driving that growth goes beyond cooking tradition — the global food industry has
shifted decisively toward natural ingredients, ethnic flavours, and clean-label products, and
Indian spices sit at the center of that shift.
Exporters targeting EU and Asian markets cannot ignore ethylene oxide (ETO) testing
compliance. Pesticide residue scrutiny has tightened considerably, and full documentation is
now a baseline expectation that justifies premium pricing.

# 4 • G R O W I N G F A S T E R T H A N E V E R
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables — The Momentum Category
GROWTH, FY 2025-26
+12.89%
FRESH FRUIT EXPORT VALUE
USD 1.32B
KEY SHIFT
Sea Freight
Among all categories, fresh fruits and vegetables have shown the most exciting momentum in recent
years, reflecting real structural improvements in how Indian produce reaches international markets.
The biggest shift has been in cold-chain logistics for sea freight. Highly perishable products like table
grapes, mangoes, and pomegranates once depended almost entirely on expensive air freight. Improved
temperature-controlled shipping now moves these products by sea at a fraction of the cost, without
compromising freshness.
For buyers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Gulf region, Indian fresh produce now offers
seasonal variety, competitive pricing, and increasingly consistent quality.

# 5 • T H E H I G H - M A R G I N O P P O R T U N I T Y
Processed Fruits, Juices & Cereal Preparations
EXPORT VALUE, FY 2023-24
~USD 1.0B
~2.0%
DEMAND DRIVER
Western B2B Brands
Mango pulp, tropical fruit purees, packaged juices, and ready-to-eat cereal products carry
significantly better margins than raw commodities — with longer shelf life, easier logistics, and
quality that doesn't vary with the season.
Growth in this category is not coming from individual consumers browsing supermarket shelves.
It is coming from Western food and beverage brands building India-sourced mango pulp and
fruit purees into their supply chains — for juices, yogurts, sauces, and desserts.
That institutional B2B demand is durable and scalable, making processed agri-products one of
the most compelling opportunities for Indian manufacturers looking to move up the value
chain.

5 - Y E A R V I E W
India's Agricultural Export Trajectory
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
53.2
48.9
51.9 52.6
READING THE TREND
India's agri exports have moved in a tight
band, largely shaped by policy —
restrictions on rice, sugar, and onions
caused the FY 2023-24 dip.
FY 2025-26 = Highest in 3 Years
Once restrictions were lifted, exports
recovered quickly, and the outlook
across categories remains firmly positive
for both exporters and buyers.
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India

P R A C T I C A L A D V I C E
Tips for Exporters & Buyers in the Agri Trade
1 Register early
APEDA registration and an IEC from DGFT are non-negotiable before any
shipment can move.
2 Match certifications to the market
FSSAI, Organic, ISO, and GlobalGAP compliance open doors in regulated
markets like the EU and USA.
3 Plan around policy shifts
Export restrictions on categories like rice can move quickly — build sourcing
plans with that in mind.
4 Invest in cold chain where it counts
Sea-freight-ready logistics have opened fresh produce categories that were
not viable a decade ago.
5 Use a verified platform
Skip cold outreach — work through verified exporter profiles with
certifications and trade history on record.

T H E T A K E A W A Y
Volume, Variety & Resilience
Rice remains the undisputed value leader, anchoring roughly 19% of India's total agri export basket.
Marine products and spices bring category-defining strength — India is a top global supplier in both.
Fresh produce is the fastest-growing category, powered by real cold-chain infrastructure gains.
For exporters: verified credentials and consistent quality win over the lowest price.
For buyers: no other single origin offers this much variety, capacity, and institutional support.

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Every figure traces back to APEDA and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, covering FY 2023-24 through FY 2025-26. Figures are revised as fresher data
comes in.

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