India’s agricultural exports have surged, with several products reaching international markets for the first time.
India has made significant strides in agricultural exports, with multiple homegrown products entering new international markets. For the first time, premium varieties of Indian pomegranates were shipped to Australia, expanding fresh fruit trade opportunities. GI-tagged Purandar figs have gained traction in Europe, with exports to Germany and Poland. Dragon fruit, known as Kamalam, was exported to London and Bahrain, sourced from Gujarat and West Bengal.
The Northeast is also making its mark, with Assam’s Burmese grapes reaching Dubai and fresh jackfruit from Tripura exported to Germany. Nagaland’s Raja Mircha, one of the world’s hottest chillies, was sent to London. Assam’s iron-rich red rice was shipped to the USA, while GI-tagged Vazhakulam pineapples from Kerala found buyers in Dubai and Sharjah. These exports highlight India’s expanding footprint in global agricultural trade, offering new income avenues for farmers.
Source: India Shipping News
