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agricultural exports
Logistics Andhra Banganapalli Mangoes Reach Singapore by Sea, Cutting Freight Costs by 90%
A 4.3-tonne consignment of Banganapalli mangoes from Andhra Pradesh has been successfully shipped to Singapore by sea, reducing freight costs by 90% compared to air. The shipment used a scientific protocol developed by ICAR-CISH and APEDA, extending shelf life to 30 days. The success opens new export lanes to Southeast Asia and the Gulf, with potential savings of ₹13–20 per kg.
Trade Facing African hurdles, Indian rice exports value down 10% in FY26
Indian rice exports value declined over 10% in FY26 to $5.86 billion, according to APEDA, despite a 6.5% volume increase. African region hurdles including forex shortages, policy uncertainty, and competition from Thailand and Pakistan dragged shipments. Exporters struggled to regain market share after India's export ban was lifted in late 2024.
Trade India’s first export of fresh Uttarakhand Litchi to Italy marks entry into European market
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export of fresh Uttarakhand litchi from Dehradun to Italy on June 18, 2026, comprising 1 metric tonne. Dehradun litchi is known for its sweetness, aroma, and varieties like Rose Scented, Calcuttia, and Bedana. The export has yielded farmers prices approximately 25% higher than domestic market rates.
Trade India's mango exports reach 45 countries; US shipments likely to grow over 30% this season: APEDA
India's mango exports have reached more than 45 countries this season, with shipments to the United States already surpassing last year's full-season volumes nearly a month before the season ends. APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said exports to the US are on track to grow by more than 30% this season, driven by promotional campaigns in major US cities. Overall agricultural and processed food exports reached $53 billion last financial year, and India's export basket has diversified from around 280 to nearly 500 products over the past decade.
Trade Pakistan Eyes Higher Donkey Meat, Other Related Products Export to China
The Times of India published an article with the headline 'Pakistan eyes higher donkey meat, other related products export to China', but the body text did not contain any substantive information about trade volumes, agreements, or market access.
Trade APEDA to Invest Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund in Fixed Deposits Beyond ₹1 Crore
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has decided to invest all amounts above ₹1 crore from the Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund (NBDF) into term deposits. Between September 2025 and April 2026, ₹9.66 crore was collected from exporters at a fee of ₹9.44 per tonne. The move aims to build a corpus, though some exporters criticise keeping funds idle.
Trade Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia grind to halt as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts trade
Exports of basmati rice and premium orthodox tea from India to West Asia have ceased due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Three vessels laden with 100,000 tonnes of basmati rice are idling at Kandla Port. Tea exporters are unable to fulfill orders from GCC countries, with only small consignments moving via Turkey. The disruption follows an attack on the Indian-flagged vessel MT Marivex off Oman.
Trade Assam's GI-tagged Tezpur litchi reaches Dubai, Singapore in landmark export
India has exported its first consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai, with a one-metric-tonne shipment on June 7, followed by additional exports to Singapore. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the shipments, which secured farmers nearly 10% higher prices than domestic market rates. The exports mark a milestone for premium agricultural products from Northeast India.