Lok Sabha Question No. 4810 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Export of Organic Food
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Jayant Sinha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4810 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th MARCH, 2021

## EXPORT OF ORGANIC FOOD

## 4810. SHRI JAYANT SINHA:

Will  the  Minister  of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािण�य  एवं  उ�ोग  मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the percentage contribution of India in the global organic food export market and the details of measures taken to boost organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables;
- (b) the percentage distribution of various organic products that are exported from India and the details of top five organic products exported; and
- (c) whether the Government is planning to promote the exports of vegan products under Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to  meet  the  growing  demand  from  the  international  market  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AN D INDUSTRY (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) As per the report published by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) & the  International  Federation of  Organic Agriculture  Movements (IFOAM)  - 'The World of Organic Agriculture Statistics and Emerging Trends 2020' - India's share in world organic exports is less than 1 percent.

The Government of India has been promoting organic farming in the country, including organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables, through dedicated schemes namely Paramparagat Krishi Vikas  Yojana  (PKVY)  and  Mission  Organic  Value  Chain  Development  for  North  Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) to cater to the needs of domestic and export markets respectively. Both the schemes stress on end-to-end support to organic farmers i.e. from production to certification and marketing. Post-harvest management support including processing, packing and marketing has been made integral part of these schemes to encourage organic farmers.

- (b) The details of percentage distribution of various value-added organic products that were exported from India in 2019-20, are at Annexure-I . The details of top five organic products exported from India are at Annexure-II .
- (c) For promotion of export of its scheduled products, including vegan products, APEDA implements 'Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Promotion Scheme of APEDA'. APEDA undertakes/ provides assistance for various activities under its scheme viz. facilitating

participation of exporters in international trade fairs, organising Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs), organising capacity building programmes for exporters and also for farmers for export-oriented production,  providing assistance for creation of infrastructure and implementing protocols for ensuring quality of exports etc.

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| Percentage Distribution of Various Value -added Organic Products exported ( 2019-20)   | Percentage Distribution of Various Value -added Organic Products exported ( 2019-20)   | Percentage Distribution of Various Value -added Organic Products exported ( 2019-20)   | Percentage Distribution of Various Value -added Organic Products exported ( 2019-20)   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| S. No.                                                                                 | Product Name                                                                           | Total Value (In USD Million)                                                           | Percentage Distribution (%)                                                            |
| 1                                                                                      | Oil Cake Meal                                                                          | 256.32                                                                                 | 81.09                                                                                  |
| 2                                                                                      | Fruit/Pulps/Pulses/Juices                                                              | 16.85                                                                                  | 5.33                                                                                   |
| 3                                                                                      | Flours (Cereals/Millets)                                                               | 4.90                                                                                   | 1.55                                                                                   |
| 4                                                                                      | Rice Syrup                                                                             | 0.99                                                                                   | 0.31                                                                                   |
| 5                                                                                      | Other Processed Fruits and Vegetables                                                  | 1.82                                                                                   | 0.58                                                                                   |
| 6                                                                                      | Medicinal Plant Products                                                               | 19.32                                                                                  | 6.11                                                                                   |
| 7                                                                                      | Oil                                                                                    | 1.14                                                                                   | 0.36                                                                                   |
| 8                                                                                      | Glycerin                                                                               | 7.83                                                                                   | 2.48                                                                                   |
| 9                                                                                      | Guargum Powder                                                                         | 2.02                                                                                   | 0.64                                                                                   |
| 10 10                                                                                  | Chicory Chicory                                                                        | 0.29 0.29                                                                              | 0.09 0.09                                                                              |
| 11                                                                                     | Ready to Eat                                                                           | 1.97                                                                                   | 0.62                                                                                   |
| 12                                                                                     | Others                                                                                 | 2.63                                                                                   | 0.83                                                                                   |
|                                                                                        | Total                                                                                  | 316.08                                                                                 | 100.00                                                                                 |

Source: Data submitted by Certification Bodies in TraceNet

## Annexure-II

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| Top 5 Organic Product categories exported during 2019-20   | Top 5 Organic Product categories exported during 2019-20   | Top 5 Organic Product categories exported during 2019-20   | Top 5 Organic Product categories exported during 2019-20   | Top 5 Organic Product categories exported during 2019-20   |
|------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| S. NO.                                                     | Category Name                                              | Exported Qty (In MT)                                       | Total Value (In INR Lac)                                   | Total Value (In USD Million)                               |
| 1                                                          | Processed Food                                             | 405383.99                                                  | 214932.29                                                  | 316.08                                                     |
| 2                                                          | Oil Seeds                                                  | 100815.43                                                  | 62093.59                                                   | 91.31                                                      |
| 3                                                          | Cereals &Millets                                           | 48677.64                                                   | 38382.05                                                   | 56.44                                                      |
| 4                                                          | Spices &Condiments                                         | 8053.30                                                    | 24369.01                                                   | 35.84                                                      |
| 5                                                          | Sugar                                                      | 41940.89                                                   | 18344.50                                                   | 26.98                                                      |
| Source:-Data submitted by Certification Bodies in TraceNet | Source:-Data submitted by Certification Bodies in TraceNet | Source:-Data submitted by Certification Bodies in TraceNet | Source:-Data submitted by Certification Bodies in TraceNet | Source:-Data submitted by Certification Bodies in TraceNet |

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