Indian Fruits And Vegetable Industry
INDIA’S FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INDUSTRY:
India is the second largest producer of the fruits and vegetables in the world after China. The country has diverse topography and climate, which ensures availability of fruits and vegetables in every season. During 2021-22, India produced 204.61 million metric tones of vegetables and 107.10 million metric tones of fruits. The area under cultivation of fruits stood at 7.09 million hectares in 2021-22, while vegetables were cultivated at 11.28 million hectares. In addition, India leads the world in the production of ginger and okra, along with banana, papaya, mango and guava.
Production and export of Indian fruits and vegetables have increased in recent years. During 2021-22, India exported fresh fruits and vegetables worth US$ 1.527.60 million, which comprised fruits worth US$ 750.7 million and vegetables worth US$ 767.01 million. India mostly exports to its neighbours, namely the UAE, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Nepal. India's global market share is still only about 1%, but its horticulture products are becoming increasingly popular due to advancements in cold chain infrastructure, research, contemporary post-harvest technologies, supportive governmental policies and quality control procedures.
Production of Fruits and Vegetables in India:
According to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), India was the world's second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables. India’s food industry is large, and the biggest fruit-producing states are Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat. The major vegetable-producing states are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Gujarat, Odisha and Maharashtra.
The large production base provides India significant export potential. It exported fresh produce worth Rs. 11,412.50 crore (US$ 1,527.60 million) over 2021-22, with fruits valued at Rs. 5,593 crore (US$ 750.7 million) and vegetables at Rs. 5,745.54 crore (US$ 767.01 million). During this period, processed fruits and vegetables (including pulses) were exported for a total of Rs. 12,858.66 crore (US$ 1,724.88 million), of which Rs. 8,308.04 crore (US$ 1,114.19 million) and Rs. 4,550.62 crore (US$ 610.69 million) were processed vegetables, including pulses.
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