India’s fruit and vegetable exports have increased by 47.3% in volume from 2019-20 to 2023-24, driven by financial assistance from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). This growth highlights APEDA’s key role in enhancing export infrastructure and quality standards.

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• India’s fruit and vegetable exports have surged by 47.3% between 2019-20 and 2023-24.
• The growth is attributed to financial aid schemes provided by APEDA under the Department of Commerce.
• APEDA supports exporters by funding export facilities such as packhouses, cold storage, refrigerated transport, and treatment facilities.
• Financial assistance is also given for laboratory testing equipment and quality management systems to meet international standards.
• APEDA aids exporters by facilitating participation in international trade fairs, organizing buyer-seller meets, and improving packaging standards.
• In FY 2023-24, India’s fresh produce was exported to 123 countries, and 17 new markets were added, including Brazil, Uganda, and Ghana.
• APEDA and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare focus on developing trade negotiations for specific products and countries.
• Efforts are underway to develop sea transport protocols to reduce logistics costs and increase export volumes.
• Regular dialogues with authorities in importing countries ensure compliance with phyto-sanitary regulations.
• APEDA’s initiatives are key to strengthening India’s agricultural export competitiveness on the global stage.