Red bull, coca cola, guar gum, furniture, sesame seads, olive oil, tang powder, milk powder, sugar, urea, gold, nepla organic coffee
Cashew nuts, walnuts, chestnuts, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seed, almonds, pistachio nuts, betel nuts, goat milk powder, milk powder, copper wire scraps, copper cathode, halal frozen chicken & quarter legs & feet, icumsa 45 cane white refined sugar
Dolomite powder, black pepper, white pepper, virgin coconut oil
Stretch film cpp, hdpe t shirt, dap and npk for agriculture, cars tyres, building glass, black pepper
Banaba leaves, sambong pandan, lemongrass, malunggay leaves, lagundi neem leaves, madre de cacao, noni fruits and leaves gotu kola
Fresh sea moss or irish moss (dried golden, red, purple, green ) wildcrafted, sun dried natural
Dairy products, energy drinks, beverages, rice, milk powder, chocolate, foods products, fabric
Jojoba oil, olive oil, seeds; fertilizers; crude herbs; crude oil, essential oil; handicraft; jatropa, cutflowers; dry neem leaves
Fmcg Goods
Coffee, soya products, edible oils, precious metals, halal products, spices, Aa copy paper, frozen food of all type, beef - pork, corn, rice, used clothing, fresh ground coffee, green vegis, olive oil, palm oil, sunflower seed oil
Agricultural inputs and produce like dried bitter kola, crude red palm oil, palm kernel oil, shear butter, hibiscus flower, red pepper, ginger, palm kernel seed and palm kernel shell (wet or dried), livestock premix, egg boosters, refined or raw cooking oil, livestock, animal premix for fish, piggery, poultry and boosters for eggs
Charcoal, olive kernels, exhausted olive cake, hazelnuts, nuts, fresh fruits, frozen fruits, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables
Juices, dairy products, toilet papers and garments, tea, coffee, rice, milk powder
Chrome Ore, Iron Ore, Titanium , Talc Stone, Arabic Gum, Sesame Seed, Wheat Flour, Watermelon Seeds, Peanut, Cotton, Tamarind
Avocado, coffee, tea, cotton, pyrethrum, sugar, sisal, horticultural crops, oil crops, cloves, coconut and cashew nuts.
livestock like cattle, sheep, goats, and camels, mainly for meat and milk production, pigs and poultry for white meat and eggs, hides and skins for export and industrial processing.
Confectioneries, Agricultural Products, Water, Meat, Frozen Chicken, Sugar, Melt Blown Fabric, Frozen Pork
Confectioneries, Agricultural Products, Water, Meat, Frozen Chicken, Sugar, Melt Blown Fabric, Frozen Pork
Herbal seeds, herbal products, herbal powders, herbal extracts,herbal soaps, herbal tea, herbal plants, herbal supplements,herbal capsules, herbal concentrates
Chemical fertilizer and other agricultural products including pesticide, seeds
Tomato paste, thailand rice, cooking oils, pasta and spaghetti, canned sardines, wheat flour, corn flour, thai sugar, detergents, bath soaps
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, planting and harvesting crops, and raising livestock to produce food products. It is the foundation of the global food system - the primary source of all the food we consume. Combined with forestry and aquaculture, the agriculture industry produces around 11 billion tons of food and 32 MT of natural fibers. Agriculture and the food industry are central to food supply, increasing employment, and strengthening the global trade sector. This sector is considered 2-3 times more effective at reducing poverty by creating millions of jobs across the supply chain. Did you know that around half of the world's population works in agriculture or is somehow related to this industry? Additionally, the economic growth of various countries also depends heavily on agriculture and the food industry.
The earliest evidence of agriculture was found in modern-day Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. The Natufian culture inhabited this area around 9500 BCE, and they used to cultivate wheat and barley. It is believed that in the northeastern countries, the last ice age witnessed some major climatic changes which brought favourable conditions for annual plants like wild cereals. Furthermore, the origin of rice and millet farming dates back to the Neolithic period in China. After the discovery of the most common agricultural foods was done, it was then divided into two types of crops - field crops (pulses, oil seeds, cereals, etc) and horticultural crops (apples, strawberries, etc). Some of the most consumed agricultural products are wheat, cereal, oilseeds, dairy products, and others. Their numerous food products are what keep them at the human dietary pyramid to provide them with essential nutrients and vitamins.
A few fun facts about agriculture and food:
Agricultural food is a basic human need, whether you’re a dedicated vegetarian or have a more diverse diet. But at the same time, not every country can be rich in all types of agricultural products. This is due to the uneven distribution of land and the varied climatic conditions of different countries. All of which is responsible for the agriculture and food trade among various countries. India especially has a strong presence in the global agricultural trade. It stands at the 8th rank among the world's largest agriculture exporting countries, with its major markets in Bangladesh, the USA, China, Vietnam, the UAE, Indonesia, and others. Indian spices are in high demand in most of these countries.
Even amidst the obstacles of trade barriers and increased competitiveness, the world is actively growing the trade of agriculture and food. Let's explore the areas that contribute to the increased trade of agriculture:
In terms of agriculture and food quality, there are a few benchmarks set. As an exporter of agricultural and food products, you will need to meet those standards. Here are those standards:
When exporters deal with agricultural food items, there are a lot of other products that they can start exporting. This is to make their exporting business reach its full potential. Here are a few food products that most suppliers include:
When you enter the global trade industry, some key market data plays a significant role. It helps you know the countries that would bring the most profit for your exporting business. Here are a few important data:
Global Market Size
Source: Grand View Research
Top Importing Countries for Agriculture and Food (2024):
Source: Volza
Getting into the global trade of agricultural and food products means finding the right buyers for your specific product, whether it’s fresh produce or packaged foods. Here are a few platforms that could help in your search for the right kind of food products for buyers:
1. Where can I sell agricultural and food products?
You can sell your agricultural products locally (in your local grocery stores, restaurants, and hotels) or sell them globally to different countries.
2. What are the food safety requirements for exporting agricultural products?
The food safety requirement for exporting agricultural products requires you to get all the necessary certificates and licenses, such as FSSAI, phytosanitary certificate, and others.
3. What is the largest agricultural export of India?
Rice (Basmati and Non-basmati) is the largest agricultural export of India.
4. Which country is the biggest agricultural importer?
The US is the biggest importer of agricultural products.
5. What is the role of APEDA in agricultural exports?
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority is a primary statutory body for export promotion, quality improvement, and global market development.
6. What is the role of trade agreements in agricultural exports?
Trade agreements reduce agricultural trade barriers among various countries. They create more efficient agricultural trade systems and hence, increase the export opportunities.
7. How to find agriculture and food buyers?
To find agriculture and food buyers, you can use:
8. What is the agriculture and food HSN code?
Agricultural products HSN code is 1001, while the food products HSN code is 2106.
Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports from January to April 2025 reached $21.15 billion. It will maintain this 10.7% year-on-year rise for other agricultural products as well, such as rice, coffee, and pepper. (Full story: Vietnam Briefing)
