Agriculture exports up 2.8 pc to USD 52.55 bn in 2025-26

New Delhi: The country's agriculture exports rose by 2.8 per cent to USD 52.55 billion in 2025-26 from USD 51.12 billion in 2024-25 despite global uncertainties, according to the commerce ministry data.

This growth was driven by a balanced mix of traditional strengths and emerging high-value segments, alongside continued diversification across product categories.



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Agri and allied products continued to anchor the sector, while marine and plantation exports provided strong momentum, reflecting improved value realization and sustained international demand, an official said.

Within the agri and allied segment, growth was driven by a diverse set of commodities, particularly in value-added and emerging product categories.

Pulses exports recorded an increase of 21.83 per cent to USD 948.11 million, indicating India's strengthening position in meeting global protein requirements. Shipments of fresh fruits rose 12.89 per cent to USD 1.32 billion last fiscal due to steady demand and improved supply chains.

In addition, vegetable oils exports expanded by 15.88 per cent to USD 732.15 million, while cereal preparations representing processed and value-added food segments crossed USD 1.01 billion, growing by 7.8 per cent, highlighting the increasing shift towards higher value agri-exports, the data showed.

Further niche and high-value segments also demonstrated notable dynamism, further strengthening the export basket.

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Cashew exports grew by 12.21 per cent to USD 379.51 million, while cocoa products increased to USD 317.97 million, an increase of 7.59 per cent. Similarly, other oil seeds registered a strong growth of 84.39 per cent, pointing to emerging opportunities in specialised agricultural commodities.

Even smaller segments, such as wheat exports, showed a sharp increase, rising to USD 10.31 million, indicating renewed traction in select markets.

The steady performance of processed categories, including miscellaneous processed items at USD 1.71 billion, underscores the role of value addition and food processing in enhancing export resilience.