Dry Fruit Export From India 2026 Market Overview & Trends

India's export performance peaked in 2024, reaching a value of 47.2 million. This represents a substantial recovery from 2023's low of 28.4 million. While quantities fluctuated between 32 million and 45 million units over the five-year period, the 2024 data indicates a strong upward trend in both volume and total export value compared to previous years.

In 2024, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the leading importer, accounting for 11.27 million in value. Vietnam followed with 7.06 million, while the United States and Bangladesh maintained significant shares. These top five markets represent the core geographical focus for Indian exports, with the Middle East and Southeast Asia showing the strongest demand.

Vietnam leads emerging market growth with a rate of 3.24%, reaching a value of 7.06 million in 2024. Canada also shows significant momentum at 1.70%. While the UAE remains the largest market by value, these high-growth regions like Vietnam and Egypt indicate diversifying opportunities for expansion beyond traditional trade hubs.

Product category HS 081340 (Dried fruit n.e.c.) dominates the portfolio, contributing 45.99 million in 2024. Other categories like mixed nuts (HS 081350) and dried apricots (HS 081310) hold much smaller market shares. This heavy concentration highlights dried fruit as the primary value driver within the Indian export sector for this category.