India’s agricultural exports recorded a steady increase in the financial year 2025-26, reaching USD 52.55 billion, up 2.8 per cent from USD 51.12 billion in the previous fiscal, according to data released by the commerce ministry. The growth comes at a time when global trade continues to face uncertainties, highlighting the resilience of India’s farm sector.
The expansion in exports was supported by a combination of traditional agricultural strengths and the rising contribution of high-value and emerging product segments. A diversified export basket across multiple commodities also played a crucial role in sustaining growth.
Officials noted that agri and allied products remained the backbone of exports, while sectors such as marine and plantation products provided additional momentum. This reflects better price realization in international markets and sustained demand for Indian agricultural goods.
Within the agri and allied category, a wide range of commodities contributed to the growth, particularly those in value-added and emerging segments. Pulses exports witnessed a significant rise of 21.83 per cent, reaching USD 948.11 million, underlining India’s growing role in meeting global protein demand.
Fresh fruit exports also showed strong performance, increasing by 12.89 per cent to USD 1.32 billion during the fiscal year. This growth has been attributed to stable international demand and improvements in supply chain efficiency.
Vegetable oil exports expanded by 15.88 per cent to USD 732.15 million, while cereal preparations, representing processed and value-added food products, crossed USD 1.01 billion, registering a growth of 7.8 per cent. This trend points to a gradual shift towards higher value agricultural exports.
Several niche and high-value categories further strengthened India’s export portfolio. Cashew exports grew by 12.21 per cent to USD 379.51 million, while cocoa products rose by 7.59 per cent to USD 317.97 million. Notably, other oilseeds recorded a sharp increase of 84.39 per cent, indicating emerging opportunities in specialized agricultural commodities.
Even relatively smaller segments demonstrated positive movement. Wheat exports, though modest, increased to USD 10.31 million, suggesting renewed demand in select international markets.
The consistent performance of processed food categories also stood out. Miscellaneous processed items reached USD 1.71 billion, highlighting the growing importance of value addition and food processing in strengthening India’s export competitiveness.