India has achieved exports of organic food products worth nearly USD 450 million by November 25 of the current fiscal year, according to an official statement. The country exported 2,63,050 tonnes of organic products during this period, valued at USD 447.73 million.
Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Navneet Singh Bittu, provided the data in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, highlighting India’s consistent export performance in the organic food sector over the years.
The data, sourced from certification bodies accredited under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) via Tracenet, revealed the following export figures for previous years:
- 2019-20: 6,38,998 tonnes worth USD 689.10 million
- 2020-21: 8,88,179.68 tonnes worth USD 1,040.95 million
- 2021-22: 4,60,320.40 tonnes worth USD 771.96 million
- 2022-23: 3,12,800.51 tonnes worth USD 708.33 million
- 2023-24: 2,61,029 tonnes worth USD 494.80 million
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) oversees the NPOP, which involves accrediting certification bodies, establishing organic production standards, and promoting organic farming and marketing.
Minister Bittu noted that India currently has 1,016 organic-certified processing units under NPOP. These units cover various operations, including production, processing, and trading, helping strengthen India’s position in the global organic food market.