India
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
Export Value by Commodity 2024
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% |
Data and Analysis
India’s fiber market is dominated by cotton, however, increased international demand for sustainable fibers is driving apparel and textile manufacturers to utilize hemp.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
India: India DAHD Notifies - No SIP for Raw Fishery Products Import- Port for Import of Raw Hides Skins and Furskins
On March 25, 2025, India’s Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, notified that a Sanitary Import Permit (SIP) is not required for the import of raw fishery products.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
India: India Amends Its Packaging Regulations on Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a measure that aims to enhance food safety standards by allowing the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for food packaging, storage and distribution.
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 23,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to India during MY 2024/2025.
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.
Private exporters report sales to China, India, Mexico, and unknown destinations.