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@article{183922,
        author = {Channabasanagouda Palli and Sameer Bhavikatti},
        title = {Comparative Analysis of India’s Food Imports and Exports with Global Food Trade},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {3700-3706},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183922},
        abstract = {This study analyses the trends and dynamics of India’s food import and export trade between 2018 and 2022, with a comparative assessment of global food trade over the same period. Food, as a basic human necessity, has become a central component of global economic and policy systems. India, while being a major agricultural exporter, also faces growing dependency on food imports to meet its domestic demands. Using secondary data from credible sources such as annual statistical reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome, this study adopts a descriptive and comparative approach to examine trade values in USD million and corresponding annual growth rates. The findings reveal that India’s food imports grew from USD 18,094 million in 2018 to USD 32,214 million in 2022, registering a steep rise of 78%, while exports rose from USD 30,598 million to USD 46,100 million—an increase of 50.7%. Categories such as cereals, sugar, and marine products dominated exports, whereas imports were led by edible oils, fruits, dairy, and processed foods. Compared to global food trade growth (32.6% imports, 30.5% exports), India’s trade performance was significantly higher and more volatile, particularly in 2021, reflecting the country’s rapid response to post-pandemic market recovery. The study concludes that while India is emerging as a key player in the global food economy, its growing import reliance requires policy attention. Strategic interventions in domestic production, supply chain infrastructure, export diversification, and trade sustainability are essential to maintain growth momentum and food security. The research offers valuable insights for policymakers, economists, and agricultural planners navigating the complexities of India’s food trade landscape.},
        keywords = {USD million, FAO, Import, Export},
        month = {August},
        }