India: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in India

The Indian fruit market totaled $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in India

In value terms, fruit production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in India stood at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in India contracted to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from India, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UK, Uzbekistan, Russia, Qatar and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from India were the Netherlands ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Nepal, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Iraq, Oman, Russia, Qatar, Uzbekistan and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to India, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, Italy, Chile, New Zealand, Afghanistan, China, the United States and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iraq ($X) appeared to be the largest fruit suppliers to India, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the price for Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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