Despite Covid-19 induced
restrictions, India continues to achieve record exports of more than 44.3% in
the export of agricultural and processed food products in April-June (2021-22)
The exports of products in the APEDA basket rose from USD 3338.5 million in
April-June (2020-21) to USD 4817.9 million in the first three months of the
current financial year (2021-22)
Despite Covid-19 restrictions, especially due to the second wave of
pandemic witnessed during the first quarter of current fiscal, India achieved a
significant increase of 44.3 percent in export of agricultural and processed
food products in the 2021-22 (April-June) in comparison to the corresponding
period of 2020-21.
The huge jump in exports of agricultural and processed food products
during the first three months of current fiscal, is in continuation of growth
in exports witnessed in the financial year 2020-21
According to WTO’s trade map, with the total agri
exports of USD 37 billion in the year 2019, India is ranked at 9th position in
the world ranking.
The initiatives taken by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce, has helped the
country achieve this milestone at a time when the outbreak of pandemic was at
its peak.
According to the Quick Estimates released by the Directorate General of
Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S), the overall export of
APEDA products has witnessed 44.3 percent growth in terms of USD during
April-June 2021 over the same period of previous year. The overall export of
APEDA products increased from USD 3338.5 million in April-June 2020 to USD
4817.9 million in April-June 2021.
In terms of Indian agri-exports, the country
has registered an increase of 25.02 percent in terms of dollar and 29.43
percent in terms of rupees in the FY 2020-21 (April-March) in comparison to the
same period in the previous year. However, it has been estimated that the
country’s agri-export will register a positive growth of about 15 percent in the current year
(2021-22) as well.
As per the Quick Estimates, the exports of fresh fruits & vegetables
registered a 9.1 percent growth, while shipment of processed food products like
cereals preparations and miscellaneous processed items reported a growth of
69.6 percent. In April-June, 2020-21, fresh fruits and
vegetables were exported to the tune of USD 584.5 million which rose to USD
637.7 million in April-June 2021-22.
India reported a huge 415.5 percent jump in export of other cereals
while the export of meat, dairy & poultry products witnessed an increase
111.5 percent in the first three months of the current fiscal (2021-22). The
export of other cereals increased from USD 44.9 million in April-June 2020 to
USD 231.4 million in April-June 2021 and the export of meat, dairy and poultry
products increased from USD 483.5 million in April-June 2020 to USD 1022.5
million in April-June 2021.
The export of rice, which recorded a positive growth
of 25.3 percent, increased from USD 1914.5 million in April-June 2020 to USD
2398.5 million in April-June 2021.
The rise in export of agricultural and processed food products is the
outcome of APEDA’s various initiatives taken for the export promotion of
agricultural and processed food products such as organising B2B exhibitions in
different countries, exploring new potential markets through product specific
and general marketing campaigns by active involvement of Indian Embassies.
The APEDA has also taken several initiatives to promote products having
registered geographical indications (GI) in India by organising virtual Buyer
Seller Meets on agricultural and food products with UAE and on GI products,
including handicrafts with USA. APEDA is continuing with the initiative of
conducting Virtual Buyer Seller Meets (VBSM) with potential importing Countries
to popularize the GI products of major agricultural commodities exported.
In order to ensure seamless quality certification of products to be
exported, APEDA has recognised 220 labs across India to provide services of
testing to a wide range of products and exporters.
APEDA also assists in up-gradation and strengthening of recognized
laboratories for export testing and residue monitoring plans. APEDA also provides assistance under the financial assistance schemes
of infrastructure development, quality improvement and market development for
boosting export of agricultural products.
APEDA organizes participation of exporters in the International Trade
Fairs, which provides a platform to the exporters to market their food products
in the global marketplace. APEDA also organizes National events like AAHAR,
Organic World Congress, BioFach India etc. to promote
agri-exports.
APEDA also initiates registration of pack-houses for horticulture
products for meeting the quality requirements of the international market.
Registration of exports units for peanut shelling and grading and processing units,for instance is to ensure
quality adherence for the EU and non EU countries.
APEDA carries out registration of meat processing plants and abattoirsfor ensuring compliance with the global food
safety and quality requirements. Another key initiative includes development
and implementation of traceability systems which ensure the food safety and
quality compliances of the importing countries. Compilation and dissemination
of various international trade analytical information, sharing market access
information amongst exporters and addressing trade enquiries,are also part of overall thrust, APEDA
provides for boosting exports.
India's Export Comparative Statement: APEDA Products |
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Product Head |
June, 2020 |
April-June, 2020 |
June, 2021 |
April-June, 2021 |
% Change (June,2021) |
% Change (April-June,2021) |
USD Million |
USD Million |
USD Million |
USD Million |
USD |
USD |
|
Fruits &
Vegetables |
189.8 |
584.5 |
204.9 |
637.7 |
8.0 |
9.1 |
Cereal preparations
& Miscellaneous processed items |
143.2 |
311.1 |
198.0 |
527.7 |
38.3 |
69.6 |
Meat, dairy &
poultry products |
203.7 |
483.5 |
329.6 |
1022.5 |
61.8 |
111.5 |
Rice |
681.3 |
1914.5 |
741.0 |
2398.5 |
8.8 |
25.3 |
Other cereals |
25.2 |
44.9 |
84.4 |
231.4 |
235.3 |
415.5 |
Total |
1243.1 |
3338.5 |
1558.0 |
4817.9 |
25.3 |
44.3 |
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