Archive · 3 Oct 2025
India's Agricultural Exports Face Challenges Amidst Global Conflicts
India's agricultural exports face challenges.
Conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions with the US affect trade.
Sanctions and tariffs disrupt supply chains, particularly for products like Basmati rice and fertilizers.
To boost exports, India needs to diversify products, improve trade deals, secure input supplies, and upgrade infrastructure.
Resilience is key to navigate global uncertainties and achieve its export goals.
This requires strategic planning and adaptation to safeguard the economy.
Geopolitical conflicts test the resilience of Indian agricultural exports.
US pressure on India, including tariffs, threatens trade.
The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted trade and raised costs.
West Asia is a key market, but supply chains are vulnerable.
India needs a forward-looking strategy for agricultural trade growth and resilience.
- Who
- Indian Agricultural Exporters
- What
- Challenges to Agri-Exports due to Global Conflicts and Trade Disputes
- When
- 2022-2025 and beyond
- Where
- India, global markets
- Why
- Geopolitical tensions and trade barriers impacting agricultural trade
Protectionist Measures
Trade Liberalization
Tariffs and Trade Barriers
Protectionist Measures
High tariffs protect domestic markets and livelihoods.
Trade Liberalization
Trade tensions with the US risk squeezing Indian exporters and limiting international competitiveness.
- Agricultural Exports (2022-23)
- $53.1 billion
- Basmati Exports to Gulf Region
- 80%
- Basmati Exports to Iran
- 35%
- India-Russia Trade (2024-25)
- $68.7 billion
- India's Agri Export Goal
- $100 billion
Sources
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