Exports of agricultural and processed food products dips by 2.27% during the period of 2018-19

New Delhi, Apr 11 (KNN) India's exports of agricultural and processed food products have dipped by 2.27% to USD 16.27 billion during the April-February period of 2018-19, according to data from Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

Buffalo meat, wheat and non-basmati rice exports dipped by 11.32%, 48.79% and 19.33%, respectively, during the 11-month period of 2018-19.

The other products that recorded negative growth include fresh fruits and vegetables, processed fruits and juices, sheep and goat meat, ground nuts, cereal preparations, and alcoholic beverages.

However, floriculture, fruits and vegetables seeds, pulses, processed vegetables, processed meat, dairy products, guargum and basmati rice recorded positive growth.

Pulses exports grew 28.46 per cent to USD 235 million during the period under review.

The APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985. (KNN/JM)