Agri, processed food exports up 9 pc in April-July

India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products have continued at a brisk pace in the current fiscal year, with shipments rising by 9% on year to $7.99 billion in April-July 2025. The increase in shipments was driven primarily by a sharp increase in exports of rice, buffalo meat, fruits and vegetables. Rice exports, including basmati and non-basmati varieties, rose by over 5.2% on year to $3.8 billion during the April-July period. In FY25, rice exports were at a record $12.47 billion, an increase of over 20% compared to 2023-24. However, there is fear amongst basmati rice exporters about shipment prospects to the high-value US market once the new higher tariff regime comes into effect. Meanwhile, with Bangladesh commencing rice imports to boost its domestic buffer, India’s exports of the grain during the current fiscal are likely to be higher than in FY25, as per a report.

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