APEDA exports up by 14.7% to $11.6 Billion in first seven months of current FY from $10.1 Billion over corresponding period last FY
Rice makes up about half of APEDA exports basket, export of cereals (other than rice) nearly doubles
In a major boost to
export prospects of agricultural produce, India registered a significant surge
in export of agricultural and processed food products in April-October period
of current Financial Year, 2021-22, in comparison to the corresponding seven
month period of last fiscal, 2020-21.
According to the Quick Estimates released by the Directorate General of
Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S), the overall export of
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
products witnessed 14.7 percent growth in terms of USD during April-October
2021 over the same period of the previous year.
The overall export of APEDA products increased from USD 10,157 million
in April-October 2020 to USD 11,651million in April-October 2021.
This rise in exports has been achieved notwithstanding COVID-19
restrictions. The significant rise in agri-exports is seen as a testimony of
the government’s commitment to increase farmers’ income through giving thrust
on boosting exports of agricultural and processed food products of the country.
The significant jump in exports of agricultural and processed food
products during the first seven months of current fiscal is in continuation of
growth in exports witnessed in the financial year 2020-21.
The export of rice, which recorded a positive growth of 10.5 percent,
increased from USD 4777.35 million in April-October 2020 to USD 5278.95 million
in April-October 2021.
As per the Quick Estimates, the exports of fresh fruits & vegetables registered a 11.6 percent growth in terms of USD, while shipment of processed food products like cereals preparations and miscellaneous processed items reported a growth of 29 percent. In April-October 2020-21, fresh fruits and vegetables were exported to the tune of USD 1374.59 million which rose to USD 1534.05 million in April-October 2021-22. Also Read.. Maldives government contradicts the 'India out' slogan and condemns attempts to to spread false information about India.
India reported a significant 85.4 percent jump in export of other
cereals while the export of meat, dairy & poultry products witnessed an
increase 15.6 percent in the first seven months of the current fiscal
(2021-22).
The export of other cereals increased from USD 274.98 million in April-October
2020 to USD 509.77 million in April-October 2021 and the export of meat, dairy
and poultry products increased from USD 1978.6 million in April-October 2020 to
USD 2286.32 million in April-October 2021.
The cashew export witnessed a growth of 29.2 percent in April-October
2021 as the export of cashew rose from USD 205.29 million in April-October 2020
to USD 265.27 million in April-October 2021.
The initiatives taken by APEDA, which functions under the Ministry of
Commerce, has helped the country achieve this milestone at a time when most of
the business activities suffered a huge setback due to the restrictions imposed
after the outbreak of second wave of the COVID19 pandemic.
“We continue to focus on creating infrastructure for exports from
eastern, north-eastern regions and hilly states, where infrastructure was
earlier not adequate,” said Dr M Angamuthu, Chairman, APEDA.
The rise in export of agricultural and processed food products is because of APEDA’s various initiatives taken for the export promotion of agricultural and processed food products such as organizing B2B exhibitions in different countries, exploring new potential markets through product specific and general marketing campaigns by active involvement of Indian Embassies. Also Read.. China became the World's Richest Nation, leaving the US behind.
The APEDA has also taken several initiatives to promote products having
registered geographical indications (GI) in India by organizing virtual Buyer
Seller Meets on agricultural and food products with UAE and on GI products,
including handicrafts with USA. APEDA is continuing with the initiative of
conducting Virtual Buyer Seller Meets (VBSM) with potential importing Countries
to popularize the GI products of major agricultural commodities exported.
In order to ensure seamless quality certification of products to be exported,
APEDA has recognized 220 labs across India to provide services of testing to a
wide range of products and exporters.
APEDA also assists in upgradation and strengthening of recognized
laboratories for export testing and residue monitoring plans. APEDA also
provides assistance under the financial assistance schemes of infrastructure
development, quality improvement and market development for boosting export of
agricultural products.
APEDA organizes participation of exporters in the International Trade Fairs,
which provides a platform to the exporters to market their food products in the
global marketplace. APEDA also organizes National events like AAHAR, Organic
World Congress, BioFach India etc. to promote agri-exports.
APEDA also initiates registration of pack-houses for horticulture products for meeting the quality requirements of the international market. Registration of exports units for peanut shelling and grading and processing units, for instance is to ensure quality adherence for the EU and non EU countries. Also Read.. Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurates National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme
APEDA carries out registration of meat processing plants and abattoirs
for ensuring compliance with the global food safety and quality requirements.
Another key initiative includes development and implementation of traceability
systems which ensure the food safety and quality compliances of the importing
countries. For boosting exports, APEDA compiles and disseminates various
international trade analytical information, market access information amongst
exporters and address trade enquiries.