India s’ rank in Production

1. First Position:

• Milk Production: India is the largest producer of milk in the world, accounting for over 22% of global milk production.
• Sugarcane Production: India is the largest producer of sugarcane, contributing approximately 20% of the global production.
• Mango Production: India produces around 40% of the world’s mangoes, making it the largest producer.
• Banana Production: India is the largest producer of bananas, contributing around 25% of the global production.
• Groundnut (Peanut) Production: India is the largest producer of groundnuts, contributing about 20% of the global supply.
• Spices: India is the largest producer and exporter of spices, contributing 60-70% of the global market share for spices like black pepper, cardamom, and turmeric.

2. Second Position:

• Rice Production: India is the second-largest producer of rice, after China, contributing about 20% of global rice production.
• Wheat Production: India is the second-largest producer of wheat, after China.
• Cotton Production: India is the second-largest producer of cotton, after China, contributing about 25% of global cotton production.
• Tea Production: India is the second-largest producer of tea globally, after China, with a share of 20-25% of world tea production.
• Fruits (Total): India ranks second in global fruit production, producing a variety of fruits like papaya, guava, and citrus.
• Jute Production: India holds the second position in jute production, after Bangladesh, accounting for about 60-70% of the global output.

3. Third Position:

• Pulses Production: India is the largest producer of pulses, contributing over 25% of global pulse production.
• Tobacco Production: India is the third-largest producer of tobacco globally, contributing about 10-15% of world production.
• Onion Production: India is the second-largest producer of onions but sometimes ranks third depending on production years, contributing 25-30% of global onion production.
• Vegetables (Total): India ranks third in global vegetable production, following China.
• Barley Production: India is the third-largest producer of barley after China and Russia.
• Maize (Corn) Production: India ranks third in global maize production, contributing around 6-7% of the world’s maize output.

Agriculture Export Commodities in India:

1. Rice: India is the largest exporter of rice globally, especially basmati rice, accounting for around 25% of global rice trade. Export Value: Approximately $7 billion annually.
2. Spices: India is the largest exporter of spices, particularly black pepper, turmeric, cardamom, and cumin. Export Value: Around $4.5 billion annually.
3. Cotton: India is the second-largest exporter of cotton in the world after the United States. Export Value: Approximately $4.5 billion annually.
4. Tea: India is the second-largest exporter of tea globally, particularly Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri varieties. Export Value: About $700 million annually.
5. Mangoes: India is the largest exporter of mangoes, especially Alphonso mangoes, mainly to countries in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Export Value: Around $700 million annually.
6. Sugar: India is the third-largest exporter of sugar globally, after Brazil and Thailand. Export Value: Approximately $4 billion annually.

Agriculture Import Commodities in India:

1. Edible Oils (Palm Oil, Soybean Oil): India is the largest importer of edible oils, especially palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil. Import Value: Approximately $10 billion annually.
2. Fertilizers (Urea, DAP): India is the fourth-largest importer of fertilizers, especially urea, diammonium phosphate (DAP), and MOP (Muriate of Potash). Import Value: Around $6 billion annually.
3. Agricultural Machinery: India is the second-largest importer of agricultural machinery, including tractors, harvesters, ploughs, and irrigation equipment. Import Value: Approximately $3 billion annually.
4. Wheat: India imports wheat primarily from countries like Canada, Russia, and Australia, especially in years of domestic shortages. Import Value: Around $1.5 billion annually.
5. Tea: India imports a small quantity of tea to cater to its internal consumption, especially from countries like China and Sri Lanka. Import Value: Around $300 million annually.