India's Agriculture Contribution in Export & Import

India's agricultural trade dynamics, focusing on both its substantial export performance and its growing import dependence. India is established as the eighth-largest agricultural exporter globally, driven by high growth rates in specialty commodities like rice, spices, coffee, and tea, with exports reaching over $51 billion in FY 2024-25. However, the reports highlight a critical paradoxical surge in imports, primarily edible oils and pulses, which has caused the country's agricultural trade surplus to shrink significantly. Structural issues like restrictive domestic policies, inconsistent quality standards, and insufficient infrastructure are identified as key constraints limiting export potential and driving import reliance, even as the nation sets an ambitious target of reaching $100 billion in agricultural exports by 2030.