India – April 2024

Trade Mission
April 22-26, 2024
Photo of New Delhi, India

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has scheduled a trade mission to New Delhi, India, from April 22-25, 2024.

While in New Delhi, U.S. agribusinesses will participate in business-to-business meetings with potential importers from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. FAS staff and local/regional industry trade experts will provide detailed market briefings to the entire U.S. delegation. The event will include engagements with USDA leadership, relevant retail and site visits in New Delhi and the surrounding area, and multiple networking opportunities.

Total U.S. agricultural and related product exports to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka exceeded $2.5 billion in 2022, with January – October 2023 exports reaching more than $1.7 billion. India leads the region as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Its modern retail sector, including a rapidly expanding middle class and a highly efficient e-retail sector, presents newfound opportunities for a diverse range of U.S. exports, including but not limited to:

  • Animal protein
  • Consumer-oriented products
  • Cotton
  • Dairy products
  • Distilled spirits and wine
  • Ethanol
  • Forest products
  • Fresh and dried fruits
  • Ingredients for processing
  • Pulses – lentils, chickpeas
  • Seafood
  • Tree nuts
  • Turkey and duck for the hotel, restaurant, and institutional sector

 

For questions, please contact trademissions@usda.gov .

How to Apply

Application Deadline: January 24th, 2024

Status: Closed

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