India is a major player in the global food trade, with a well-developed agricultural sector that produces a wide variety of crops and livestock products. The country is both a significant exporter and importer of food.

India is one of the world's largest exporters of rice, wheat, sugar, and other agricultural products. It is also a major producer of spices, such as chili peppers, cardamom, and turmeric, and is a major exporter of these and other spices. Other important exports from India include tea, coffee, and seafood.

India is also a major importer of food, particularly vegetable oils, wheat, and pulses (such as lentils and beans). The country has a large and growing population, and it relies on imports to meet some of its domestic food needs.

The food import and export industry in India is regulated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which sets rules and policies for trade in agricultural products. The country's food trade is also subject to international trade agreements and regulations.

EXPORT OF FRUITS

Mango

Mango, the word itself keeps us tempting. With the onset of the summer season itself, kids start demanding for ripe and juicy mangoes. Not just kids but everyone loves to relish mangoes. It is the “King of Fruits”. Also referred to as the “peach of the tropics,” this fruit is one of the main types of fruit considered exotic. Because it is sweet, refreshing and aromatic, it is commercialized throughout the world. Amongst all fruits, Mango ranks first in area with 35.41% share and second in production with 21.39% share in India. Mango is commercially grown in more than 80 countries. India is the major Mango growing country, contributing nearly 46.74 per cent of world’s area and 40.48 per cent of world’s  production. 

The major mango growing states are Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Uttar Pradesh is the leading producing state of mango, contributes 23% of total production in India, followed by Andhra Pradesh (15%) and Karnataka (10%)

• Banana: India exports a large quantity of bananas to countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

• Pineapple: India exports pineapples to countries in the Middle East and Europe.

• Grapes: India is a major exporter of grapes to countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

• Pomegranate: India exports pomegranates to countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

• Papaya: India is a major exporter of papaya to countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

• Guava: India exports guavas to countries in the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia.

• Indian Gooseberry (Amla): India exports Amla to countries in the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia.

IMPORT OF FRUITS

• Apples: India imports apples from countries such as New Zealand, Chile, and the United States.

• Pears: India imports pears from countries such as China and the United States.

• Oranges: India imports oranges from countries such as Australia and South Africa.

• Grapes: India imports grapes from countries such as Chile and South Africa.

• Kiwi: India imports kiwi from countries such as New Zealand and Italy.

• Pineapple: India imports pineapples from countries such as Costa Rica, Brazil, and Thailand.

• Watermelon: India imports watermelon from countries such as Oman, Afghanistan and Iran.

• Blueberries: India imports blueberries from countries such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina.

EXPORT OF VEGETABLES 

India is one of the leading exporters of vegetables in the world, with a wide range of products that are exported to various countries. Some of the most popular vegetables exported from India include:

• Potatoes: India is the third-largest exporter of potatoes in the world, with a majority of exports going to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan.

• Onions: India is the second-largest exporter of onions in the world, with a majority of exports going to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan.

• Tomatoes: India is the fourth-largest exporter of tomatoes in the world, with a majority of exports going to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

• Cauliflower: India is the third-largest exporter of cauliflower in the world, with a majority of exports going to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

• Peas: India is the second-largest exporter of peas in the world, with a majority of exports going to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

• Okra: India is the third-largest exporter of okra in the world, with a majority of exports going to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.