U.S. Trade with India in 2024

Export Market Rank
#12 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.27 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.15 Billion
Compound Average Growth
6.1% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024

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Total exports to India.
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Top 10 Exports to India in 2024

Commodity Total Value (USD) Total Volume (Metric Tons) 10-Year Average Value (USD) 10-Year Growth
Tree Nuts $1.12 Billion 274,968 $836.33 Million 84%
Ethanol (non-bev.) $441.25 Million --- $248.64 Million 505%
Cotton $210.73 Million 76,441 $301 Million 83%
Pulses $73.41 Million 84,437 $49.36 Million -46%
Essential Oils $67.23 Million 2,090 $36.57 Million 230%
Dairy Products $52.67 Million 15,831 $39.23 Million 230%
Other Intermediate Products $51.39 Million 10,255 $45.98 Million 26%
Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders $43.53 Million 16,493 $21.81 Million 196%
Fresh Fruit $39.63 Million 39,671 $63.57 Million -65%
Soybean Oil $37.53 Million 34,069 $36.36 Million 47578%

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Data and Analysis

On May 30, 2025, India reduced its import duty on crude soybean, sunflower, and palm oil from 20 percent to 10 percent, lowering the effective duty to 16.5 percent.
India published guidelines for accepting recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) as a food contact material. These guidelines are in alignment with its recently published measure that aims to enhance food safety standards by allowing the use of rPET for food packing, storage, and distribution.
On April 15, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a 59 percent chance of an above-normal 2025 southwest monsoon, and an onset date of May 27, five days ahead of typical June 1 onset.

News and Features

Export Sales Announcement

Export Sales to India

Private exporters reported sales of 23,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to India during MY 2024/2025.
Export Sales Announcement

Export Sales to India, Mexico, and the Philippines

Private exporters reported the following sales activities for MY 2024/2025: 30,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to India, 261,264 MT of soybeans for delivery to Mexico, 135,000 MT of soybean cake and meal for delivery to the Philippines.
Export Sales Announcement

Export Sales to China, India, Mexico, and Unknown Destinations

Private exporters report sales to China, India, Mexico, and unknown destinations.