India’s dominance in the
sphere of agricultural and horticultural products is remarkable. Since independence,
India is a leading exporter of cereals and animal products. According to the
latest data, India ranks among the top five largest producers and exporters of
agricultural and horticultural products. In 2014-15, India exported various agriculture
and horticulture products worth US$ 21.5 billion. Southeast Asia, Middle East,
European Union, the SAARC nations, and North America, etc. are major importers
of Indian agriculture and horticulture products.