Farm Goods Exports Rise 8% to $4.2 Billion in April-May

INDIA'S EXPORTS OF agricultural and processed food products have commenced on a brisk note in the current fiscal, with the shipments rising by over 8% year-on-year to $4.16 billion in April-May.

- SANDIP DAS

The shipments were driven primarily by a sharp increase in exports of rice, buffalo meat, and fruits and vegetables.

Rice exports, including those of basmati and non-basmati varieties, rose by over 4.7% to $2.04 billion in April-May 2025 compared to the previous year. In FY25, the rice exports were at a record $12.47 billion, an increase of over 20% compared to 2023-24.

However, exporters fear that the Israel-Iran conflict may impact the rice shipments as Iran is a major destination of India's basmati rice.