U.S. Trade with India in 2024

Export Market Rank
#12 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.25 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.14 Billion
Compound Average Growth
6% (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 274,649 $836.22 Million 84%
Ethanol (non-bev.) $420.89 Million --- $246.6 Million 477%
Cotton $209 Million 76,439 $300.08 Million 82%
Pulses $73.41 Million 84,437 $49.36 Million -46%
Essential Oils $67.19 Million 2,085 $36.56 Million 230%
Dairy Products $52.65 Million 15,810 $39.22 Million 230%
Other Intermediate Products $51.27 Million 10,165 $45.97 Million 26%
Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders $43.73 Million 15,998 $21.83 Million 197%
Fresh Fruit $40.07 Million 40,255 $63.61 Million -64%
Soybean Oil $37.53 Million 34,069 $36.36 Million 47578%

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Data and Analysis

India has extended the policy of unrestricted imports of yellow peas at zero duty until March 31, 2026. On May 30, 2025, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued a custom notification continuing the import duty exemption on yellow peas through March 31, 2026.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

India: Exporter Guide Annual

India presents both significant opportunities and notable challenges for U.S. food and beverage exports. As the world’s fastest-growing major economy and currently the fifth largest globally, India is projected to rise to third place by 2028.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

India: Biofuels Annual

Post estimates India’s ethanol production in calendar year (CY) 2025 to reach 10.5 billion liters (BL), marking a 46 percent increase over 2024 due to improved feedstock availability and favorable monsoon conditions.

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.