Agricultural Product Export Opportunities
The global population is predicted to grow every day, eventually reaching nine billion or more people.
As a result of this increase and the predicted economic expansion, demand for nutrition will rise.
India is the world’s second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables, as well as milk.
The global production of food grains is expected to hit a record high of 272 million tonnes.
India is severely undersupplied with high-quality vegetables.
India is the greatest producer, buyer, and exporter of spices and spice-related commodities in the world.
India is the world’s largest producer of peas and okra (guvar).
India is the world’s leading producer of okra (guvar), second in brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower, and onion, and third in potato and tomato.
Gujarat is a major producer of a variety of products, including cotton, castor seed, isabgaol, jeera, and sesame seed, as well as other species, cash crops, fruits, and vegetables.
World Trend In Food Consumption
Over the previous year, rising income levels in emerging countries have resulted in a substantial shift in food consumption patterns, necessitating improved agricultural output to meet rising demand. This puts further pressure on farmers and agricultural systems to produce more food while also addressing environmental problems and guaranteeing long-term viability. Changing food preferences in emerging countries have resulted in agricultural cultivation and trade shifts, with an increase in demand for higher-value and processed foods. This transition has created new potential for agricultural exports and cross-national commercial relationships. Nonetheless, concerns have been expressed concerning the impact on local food security and small-scale farmers’ livelihoods. As emerging countries prioritize crop exports, they risk neglecting staple food crops, increasing reliance on imported food, and exposing themselves to changes in global food prices and supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, agricultural intensification to meet the demand for higher-value and processed foods can have negative environmental consequences such as deforestation, soil degradation, and water pollution.
Implication For Supply & Demand
Population increase, rising life expectancy, and economic growth are all driving demand for food products. With an emphasis on health and wellbeing derived from food, there is an increasing prevalence of illness and disease related with high fat and cholesterol meals.
The rising demand for food necessitates increased productivity to make use of inputs that are either declining or constant.
Due to a lack of water management, irrigation systems, water efficiency, education, and soil management, among other things. Create a challenge to boost food production. Climate change endangers the agricultural sector and food production.
Increased trade volumes for processed food products are being driven by economic and demographic developments. There may be growing concerns about food safety, as well as patriotic concerns.
Food security and self-sufficiency.
World Market
Eastern Europe
The market for tropical fruits and exotics remains tiny. Yet, demand is high in the EU’s eastern and central regions. Every year, the market for tropical and exotic fruits expands. It imports approximately 4000 tonnes of product.
Euro - Asian
Russia’s ban on fresh fruit and vegetable imports has affected market trade in Europe and reduced the value of imported fresh fruit from outside of Europe.
Canada
Owing to the import ban, Canada granted Indian products market access with certain conditions.
Indian horticultural items such as custard apples, pomegranates, okra, bananas, and mangoes – this was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and transmitted to the Indian business by India’s Agricultural and Food Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
Japan
Japan has a significant agricultural and food product market. Japan is home to wealthy people who have high expectations for their food and are willing to pay for the high standards that Japan has set for food quality. This raises food prices significantly, making Japan an appealing market. Indian exporters believe that exporting fruits and vegetables to Japan is too expensive due to the need for Vapour Heat Treatment.
South - Korea
South Korea most of vegetables import came from china. India rank 17 in vegetable market in South Korea. South Korea import kiwi form New Zealand along with increased domestic production of the fruit, import grapes and other fruit.
Africa
Africa has a huge food market. African consumption is very high, and India is currently the biggest exporter of food products.
Egypt, Sudan, and Benin are the top importing countries from the Indian market.
Somalia, Djibouti, and Senegal are also big importers.
Africa imports meat, spices, spices, fruits and vegetables, and so forth.
America
Food is in short supply due to the big population. The average American consumes a high-calorie diet. Food is largely imported into the United States from foreign countries.
Food imports from India increase year after year.
America primarily imports onion, capsicum genus, coconut, banana & grapes, sugar & honey, etc.
India has a lot of promise in the American market.
Australia
In terms of food, Australia imports more than it exports.
Every year, Australia imports a considerable amount of Indian cuisine categories. Because of its rigorous health standards, Australia has stringent standards in food categories.
Australia mostly imports rice, coffee, food preparation, black tea, sesame seeds, and other items.