India
U.S. Trade with India in 2023
Export Market Rank
#13 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.94 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.97 Billion
Compound Average Growth
5.8% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to India in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Nuts | $1.1 Billion | 277,425 | $771.99 Million | 131% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $245.91 Million | --- | $212.43 Million | 211% |
| Cotton | $231.16 Million | 69,132 | $288.8 Million | 160% |
| Essential Oils | $58 Million | 2,413 | $31.56 Million | 239% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $47.26 Million | 7,716 | $45.41 Million | 4% |
| Dairy Products | $42.43 Million | 16,960 | $35.79 Million | 132% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $30.32 Million | 10,109 | $18.84 Million | 120% |
| Soybeans | $24.46 Million | 41,541 | $10.76 Million | 5352% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $21.76 Million | 4,679 | $33.22 Million | -26% |
| Distilled Spirits | $19.91 Million | --- | $7.66 Million | 404% |
Data and Analysis
India’s centrifugal sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 (October-September) is forecast to reach 34.5 million metric tons (MMT), equivalent to 33 MMT of crystal white sugar.
India’s oilseeds production in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (October-September) is forecast to reach 41.9 million metric tons (MMT), a marginal drop from MY2023/2024 estimate of 42.7 MMT due weaker prices for Indian producers, limited agricultural input availability, and weather trends.
This GAIN-INDIA report is an addendum to FAS India's (New Delhi, Mumbai) (Post) GAIN-INDIA | IN2024-0012 | India’s Wine Product Labeling Requirements – Update 2024. Post sought out additional regulatory review, and has obtained a revised confirmation from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that its Food Safety and Standards (Labeling and Display) Regulations now do not require an expiry date for wine products.
News and Features
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor arrived in New Delhi today to launch a USDA-sponsored agribusiness trade mission.
For many American farms, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. The Robison and Stennes family orchards combined equal more than 200 years of growing apples in Washington. Both family farms view the recent trade win of India reopening its market to U.S. apples as beneficial for apple farmers across Washington.
Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor will lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission to New Delhi, India, April 22-25. The diverse delegation of 47 businesses and organizations and officials from 11 State Departments of Agriculture speaks volumes about the export sales opportunity the world’s most populous country represents for U.S. food and agricultural producers.