India’s Top 10 natural food and raw material exports (FY 2024-25)

Let us see India’s top natural food and raw material exports below in detailed

India is one of the world’s top producers and exporters of natural food products and raw agricultural materials, thanks to its fertile soil, diverse climate and rich farming heritage

Total agricultural and allied exports reached approximately US $51.9 Billion in FY2024-25 (4.6 lakh crore Indian rupees)

With the global demand for natural, organic and less processed foods growing rapidly, Indian exports have become increasingly important on world stage, as India supplies a wide range of high quality crops like

• Rice
• Marine products
• Spices
• Pulses

Major Natural Food and Raw Material Exports of India

Rice (Basmati & Non-Basmati)

Exact export value (US $ million) – 12,952.73 (1.08 lakh crore in Indian rupees)

India became the world’s largest rice exporter in FY 2024-25. Farmers across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana grew more rice than ever before. When the government removed the export ban in Sept 2024, millions of gunny bags started moving to ports. Within 6 months, India sent rice to 172 countries and earned 1.08 lakh crore.

In African homes, mothers there now cook Indian parboiled rice because it is good and low in price. In the middle-east, people enjoy long basmati grains grown by small farmers near Delhi. Everyday huge ships leave Indian ports carrying rice worth crores of rupees.

India’s rice reached every corner of the world and brought smiles to both farmers and buyers.

Marine Products (Shrimp, fish, squid etc)

Exact export value (US $ million) – 7403.16 (62,000 crore in Indian rupees)

Along India’s long coastline, fishermen and women worked day and night. They catch shrimp, clean it carefully and pack them in Ice. India exported shrimp and fish worth 62,000 crore to more than 100 countries in 2024-25. People who pack shrimp earn regular wages and run their homes with pride.

In American supermarkets, frozen Indian shrimp sells within hours. In Japan, restaurants serve Indian Squid with trust. The money from Shrimp has changed thousands of coastal villages.

Meat, Diary & Poultry Products

Exact export value (US $ million) – 5092.44 (42,500 crore in Indian rupees)

In Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, farmers raise strong buffaloes. The meat is processed in clean factories and sent to many countries. India earned 42,500 crore in 2024-25 from buffalo meat exports. Workers in these factories now have steady jobs and good salaries. Young men who used to migrate to cities for work, now staying in their villages and supporting their families.

Countries like Vietnam, Malaysia and Egypt use Indian meat for tasty dishes. Every week refrigerated ships carry tons of meat and bring back money.

Whole and Raw Spices

Exact export value (US $ million) – 4793.28 (40,000 crore in Indian rupees)

Indian spices give flavour to food all over the world. Farmers in Kerela, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu grow chilli, turmeric, cumin and pepper. In 2024-25, India exported spices worth 40,000 crore to 180 countries. A chilli farmer in Guntur earned three times more than last year.

In Europe and America, people add Indian turmeric to their morning milk. In Arab homes, Indian cumin makes biryani special. The bright colours and strong smells of Indian spices have made India the spice king of the world.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Exact export value (US $ million) – 3860.91 (32,200 crore in Indian rupees)

Sweet mangoes from Maharashtra, red onions from Nashik and juicy grapes from Sangli reached foreign markets fresh and fast. In 2024-25, India exported fruits and vegetables worth 32,200 crore. Farmers now use modern packing houses and cold trucks.

In London supermarkets, Indian mangoes sell at high prices. In Dubai, housewives choose Indian onions for their curries. This has bought health and wealth to both farmers and buyers.

Sugar & Molasses

Exact export value (US $ million) – 2411.67 (20,100 crore in Indian rupees)

Sugar mills in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh worked round the clock. Farmers received better prices for sugarcane. In 2024-25, India exported sugar worth 20,000 crore to neighbouring countries.

Children in Bangladesh enjoy sweets made from Indian sugar during festivals. The sweet success of sugar has spread happiness.

Coffee

Exact export value (US $ million) – 1794.33 (15,000 crore in rupees)

Coffee gardens in Karnataka and Kerala produced excellent beans. When other countries had less coffee, India supplied more. In 2024-25, exports earned 15,000 crore. Tribal families who pluck coffee beans now send their children to college.

Morning cups in Italy and Germany carry the taste of Indian coffee hills.

Oil Meals (Soyabean, rapeseed meal etc)

Exact export value (US $ million) – 1689.05 (14,100 crore in rupees)

After oil is taken from soyabean and groundnut, the remaining cake feeds animals abroad. In 2024-25, India exported this feed worth 14,100 crore. Farmers who thought it was waste now receive big cheques.

Tea

Exact export value (US $ million) – 1108.42 (9,250 crore in rupees)

Women in Assam and Darjeeling pluck tender tea leaves with care. In 2024-25, India exported tea worth 9,250 crore. Workers earn regular wages and live with respect.

Russian families and British offices enjoy Indian tea everyday.

Cereal Preparations (Maize & Millet)

Exact export value (US $ million) – 1022.19 (8,500 crore in rupees)

Maize from Gujarat and millet from Rajasthan reached African breakfast tables. India earned 8500 crore from these exports in 2024-25. Farmers who grew grains only for home use now own tractors and motorcycles.

Children in villages eat better food because their parents export what cows used to eat. Small grains have created big changes.

The above ten products brought more than 4 lakh crore to India and touched millions of lives with new hope and better tomorrow.