India: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in India

The Indian grain market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Grain Production in India

In value terms, grain production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grain in India reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of grain production in India fell modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, the amount of grain exported from India expanded to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports posted slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nepal (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bangladesh amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) remains the key foreign market for grain exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nepal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bangladesh stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Nepal (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Thailand ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Grain Imports

Imports into India

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of grain increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), France (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to India, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), France ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the largest grain suppliers to India, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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