Highlights of the
PMA International Council's Trip to India
In March 2008, the PMA International Council embarked on a fact-finding mission to India to explore the market environment for fruits and vegetables. Deemed one of the top-five “emerging markets” for supermarket retailing by a recent PMA report, council members representing 11 countries spent an informative two days learning about the Indian market and the potential trade opportunities the Indian economy offers.
- The agricultural industry in India is experiencing substantial growth, and it accounts for nearly 20% of the nation's GDP. Learn more
- Despite enormous demand for produce from its population, India is exporting more produce than ever.
- India is fast becoming a significant importer of foreign fruit. Learn more about entering the market
- The expansion of infrastructure will enable India to become an even larger player in the world produce market.
- “With India recently transforming the retail environment by introducing supermarkets, there is huge business potential for the global produce industry.”
Danie Kieviet
Chairman, PMA International Council
Chairman, Freshworld Pty, Ltd., South Africa
About this site
As part of its commitment to providing its members with market analysis and insight, PMA has compiled information about India from first-hand experience, as well as from secondary sources such as the Indian Ministry of Agriculture and Attaché Reports submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, as well as the CIA World Factbook, embassy sites, and business etiquette reference guides.