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 INTRODUCTION
Agricultural sector is the mainstay of the rural
Indian economy around, which the socio-economic
privileges and deprivations revolve, and any change in its
structure is expected to have a corresponding impact on the
existing pattern of social equality. The growth of India's
agriculture sector during the 50 years of independence
remain impressive at 2.7 % per annum. About two-third of
this production growth is aided by gains in crop
productivity. The need based strategies adopted since
independence and intensified after mid – sixties primarily
focused on feeding the growing population and making the
country self reliant in food production.
 INDIA’S AGRI EXPORTS
India’s agri-exports can be divided into three broad
categories, i.e. export of a) raw products, b) semi raw
products c) processed and ready-to-eat products. Raw
products exported are essentially of low value high
volume nature, while semi processed products are of
intermediate value and limited volume and processed
ready-to-eat products are of high value but low volume
nature. The major agri export of India are cereals
(mostly rice - Basmati and non-Basmati), spices,
cashew, oilcake/meals, tobacco, tea, coffee and marine
products. Value of agri-exports to total exports of the
country has been ranging between 15 to 20 per cent.
Whereas marine products export has exhibited some
uptrend, this advantage was more than offset by sharp
decline in export prices of Soya meal which of late has
been a major export item.
 INDIA’S AGRI IMPORTS
Agri-imports constitute only a small proportion of the country’s
total imports. During the period 1996-97 to 1999-2000, agri-
imports have been in the range of 4 to 7 per cent of the total
imports of the country. In recent years, edible oil has become
the single largest agri import accounting for more than 50 per
cent of the value of total agri-imports. In 1999 -2000, it
accounted for as high as 70 per cent of total agri-imports.
Another item, which has been accounting for around 10 per
cent of total agri imports is raw cashew nut. Each of the other
agricultural and allied products imported into the country -
cereals, pulses, spices, sugar, milk and milk products, chicken
meat etc. account for very small proportion of total agri
import, except in some climatically abnormal years warranting
relatively larger import of a particular commodity – cereals
(mostly wheat) in 1997-98, pulses in 1996-97 and 1997-98
Exports of Agricultural products (2004-05)
MANGO
 Mango, popularly known as “King of Fruits” occupies a
place of pride as it is found being the most delicious, exotic
and nutritious fruit. Mango is used as a dessert, as a table
fruit between meals and is also processed for preparing a host
of products such as juices, pulps, squashes, nectars, jams,
and pickles. India is the largest producer and consumer of
mangoes in the world. The country accounted for a share of 41
per cent of the world production of mangoes in 2003. It has an
estimated annual production of about 12 million tones'. The
country reportedly produces about 50 varieties of mangoes.
The major mango growing states in India are: Uttar Pradesh,
Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka.
Uttar Pradesh is known for growing a host of varieties of
mangoes which are not found elsewhere. The other important
mango states in the country comprise: Goa, Haryana, Madhya
Pradesh, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The
region wise popular varieties grown in different parts of the
country comprise: Alphonso and Kesar from Western India,
Banganpalli, Totapuri and Neelam from southern states, Fazli
from Eastern States and Langra, Chausa and Dusheri from
Northern States
 MANGO EXPORT
India’s exports of mango and mango based products in 2004-05,
registered a marginal growth of 6.62 per cent over the previous
year when the same reached a level of Rs. 464.89 crore as against
Rs. 436.01 crore. Exports of fresh mangoes during the period
registered a steep decline of 21.63 per cent when the same dropped
to a level of Rs. 86.95 crore as against Rs. 110.52 crore. Among the
category of mango based products, a steep growth to the tune of
24.33 per cent and 22.28 per cent during the period was witnessed
in respect of mango pulp and mango juice respectively. Further, a
glance at the table reveals that mango pulp continues to be the
largest item of exports in the overall exports of mango and mango
based products. Accounting for a share of 64.72 per cent alone in
2004- 05, mango pulp recorded a significant growth of 24.44 per
cent when the same reached a level of Rs. 300.86 per cent as
against Rs. 241.99 crore. On the other hand, the items showing a
steep 5 decline during the period comprised: Mangoes, sliced, and
dried (31.33%), jams, jellies, and marmalades etc. of mango
INTERNATINAL MANGO FESTIVAL
 The International Mango Festival,
held annually in Delhi in 2006, is a
two-day festival showcasing mangoes
 The 2006 festival was inaugurated
by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila
Dikshit.
 More than 50 mango growers from
across the country, mainly from
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat and
Delhi, were given an interactive
platform to present the “KING OF
FRUITS”
 Notable chefs from five star hotels
like the Maurya Sheraton, Taj Mahal
Palace & Tower, Inter-Continental
Hotel, Marriott India, Qutub Hotel
and Claridges around India
demonstrate the preparation of
assorted recipes made with mango.
 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
 China Opening the Market:
China has opened its market for import of Indian mangoes
including the Alphanso variety. India has thus become one of the first
countries to export its world famous mangoes to China under a
bilateral agreement signed during a recent visit of the then
PrimeMinister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to China. The Indian export of
mangoes to China has become possible with the two governments
signing the protocol of phyto-sanitary requirements for exporting
mangoes. As part of the agreement, China had agreed to import 17
types of fruits and vegetables from India. Under the Agreement, India
will ensure that the mangoes are free of pests and issue an official
phyto-sanitary certificate. The picking and packing of mangoes for
export to China will be subject to strict quarantine supervision. As
part of India’s efforts to export mangoes to China, APEDA would
promote other by-products of mangoes like mango squashes, jam,
mango juice, etc. into the country. A couple of Indian restaurants in
Beijing and Shanghai would be roped in to serve mango dishes and
curries so as to popularize Indian mangoes in China.
 Karnataka setting up AEZ for Mangoes:

The Karnataka Government is planning to establish

agro export zones for mango in order to encourage farmers to
produce export quality mangoes in the state. According to the
estimates of Karnataka Government Department of Horticulture,
the state has nearly 1.18 lakh hectares under mango cultivation
with an annual production of around 11 lakh tonnes. Over 20
varieties of mangoes are grown in Karnataka. Though Karnataka
grows export quality mangoes, the State’s share in mango exports
from India is very meager.

Indian Mango fair in Singapore:

An “Indian Mango Fair” was held in Singapore
sometime in the month of June 2005. The Fair was organized by The
Agriculture and Processed Food Export Development Authority
(APEDA) in association with NTUC. During the week long fair,
Bengal’s popular varieties such as Langra, Himsagar, Dussehri, Malda,
Amrapali, Banganpali and Chausa were made available for sale and
sampling at the different outlets.
 VARIETIES OF MANGO
 Alphonso
 Bangalora
 Dashehari
 Kesar
 Langra
 Totapuri
 Fajri
MANGO EXPORTING FIRMS
 Prabhat Udyog
 AgroEngine.com
 Agro Impex
 D.A.B Exports - export agro food
products.
 Euro Fruits : Exporters of fresh fruit and
vegetables.
 India Food Exports ( IFE ) – Mango
Exports.
 Agricom Brokers - International mango
brokers.
Mode of payment:

Normally in the trade of agro exports (except onion, rice and other
cereals, mango pulp), importer never provides Letter of Credit (L/C). Such
export is done on consignment basis (payment as per actual sales). Exporters
get the payment after deducting port charges, transportation and commission
etc. of the importing country. In certain countries export is undertaken on
fixed rates. Market Credit of the importer should be checked before entering
into the trade. Importer's credit can be checked by international credit
organisations like Dun and Bradstreet. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation
of India (ECGC) also undertakes such type of credit certification work .

Customs / Excise Formalities and charges:

For agro exports, excise duty is not applicable. Customs duty @

1% with respect to the cost of invoice is charged while processing the
documents.
Procedure of shipment:

Services of Customs House Agents (CHAs) to be reserved

to carry out necessary logistics and paperwork required for export.
Job like space booking for air exports, order for the container,
custom clearance, certificate of origin etc. is carried out by CHA. An
efficient and competent CHA should be appointed.

Following is the list of documents required to be provided to CHA :

• Letter of Credit (If available)

• Invoice
• Certificate of origin.
• Phytosanitary certificate–Can be availed from Directorate of Plant
Protection, Quarantine and Storage, Ministry of Agriculture.
 (Fees & Formalities)
 need to apply export/import licenses
 export license fees is not payable
 import license fees is payable
 reasonable rate based on invoice value
 to cover document administration cost not as
revenue
 no quantitative restriction on export/import
 but import is allowed against export earnings
 the more they want to import, the more they
have to export; it supports export promotion;
 Challenges & issues
 Inadequate capacity is a major challenge.
 Requires assistance not in terms of technical but
also financial.
 The assistances provided are only for awareness
and acknowledgement of advantage of trade
facilitation without practical implementation.
 Competitiveness is a big challenge faced by our
exporters.
 Supply side constraint; they much depend on few
items of exports.
 Weaknesses
To identify new products to new markets India
exporters have some weaknesses
– Limited capacity to produce for export,
– Lack of export diversification into high value-added,
processed and manufactured goods;
– Stringent quality & standard requirements;
– Export produce not matched by market demand;
– Inadequate comprehensive foreign market information;
– Lack of skilled man power and institutional capacities;
– Lack of technological capacity & technical know-how
– Lack of financial & marketing capability.
 Trade Reforms
 Encourage private sector development
 Allowing FDI
 Institutional changes
 Practiced new financial management
 Streamlining taxes & duties
 Promote external trade by improving
export/import procedures
 Improving infra-structure support
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 REFERENCE
www.google.com
www.wikipedia.org
www.indiacatalog.com
www.export-importindia.com