Introduction

India is the world's second-largest producer of Rice (25.79%), Wheat (13.84%) and maize (3.07%). The huge demand for cereals in the global market is creating an excellent environment for the export of Indian cereal products.

The important cereals are - wheat, paddy, sorghum, millet (Bajra), barley and maize, etc. According to the financial year 2024-25, by the ministry of agriculture of India, the production of major cereals like Rice, Wheat, Maize and Bajra stood at 150.18 million tonnes, 117.95 million tonnes, 43.41 million tonnes and 11.21 million tonnes respectively. Total cereals production for the same year is 332.05 million tonnes.

The important cereals are - wheat, paddy, sorghum, millet (Bajra), barley and maize, etc. According to the financial year 2024-25, by the ministry of agriculture of India, the production of major cereals like Rice, Wheat, Maize and Bajra stood at 150.18 million tonnes, 117.95 million tonnes, 43.41 million tonnes and 11.21 million tonnes respectively. Total cereals production for the same year is 332.05 million tonnes.

Major Export Destinations (2024-25): Saudi Arabia, Benin, Iraq, Iran, Guinea and Cote D Ivoire.