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India's agricultural and processed food exports increased 8% to $4.51 billion in April-May FY27, largely driven by a 45% surge in buffalo meat shipments.
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Who
Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics, KN Raghavan (Secretary General, Seafood Exporters Association of India)
What
India's agricultural and processed food exports increased 8% to $4.51 billion in April-May FY27, largely driven by a 45% surge in buffalo meat shipments.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:20:16 GMT · 2h 58m ago
Where
India, Middle East, Gulf countries, Iran, West Asia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, Russia, US ·
Why
The increase in overall agri-food exports was due to a rise in demand for Indian bovine meat globally, while declines in rice, fruits, and vegetables were attributed to disruptions in the Middle East, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the West Asia war.
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India's agricultural export landscape is shifting, with robust growth in buffalo meat shipments offsetting declines in rice and fresh produce due to regional geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions in key Middle Eastern markets. This indicates a diversification of export commodities and destinations for India's agri-food sector.
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