Orange juice market in India

Earlier Report Observations

The Indian unfermented orange juice market expanded consistently from 2018 to 2021, with volume rising from 101.0 M l to 121.3 M l. This growth was supported by increasing domestic production, which climbed from 93.3 M l to 113.7 M l over the same period.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2022, as market volume halved to 52.2 M l. Production plummeted to 43.5 M l that year, while imports increased to 8.8 M l. The market remained at a reduced level in 2023, with volume edging up to 55.7 M l as production saw a minor recovery to 44.4 M l.

In 2024, regulatory changes shaped the market environment. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India enforced new labeling rules, banning misleading '100% fruit juice' claims for reconstituted juices and requiring clearer packaging. Global factors, such as climate-driven supply shortages in major orange-producing regions, also influenced import prices and availability.

Production orange juice in India

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

India was among the world's top producers of orange juice from 2017 to 2020, ranking 10th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of orange juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of orange juice, 2017-2020

Orange juice production in India grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 111.4 million liters, marking a modest increase of 5.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 31.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Exports orange juice from India

Exports in kind, K l

The export market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 91 thousand liters, which was 87.0% lower than in 2019. The peak occurred in 2019 with 697 thousand liters, representing a 7.7-fold difference between the two years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 331.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka were the leading destinations for India's orange juice exports by volume. Egypt accounted for 52.5% of exports, Bhutan for 13.8%, and Sri Lanka for 11.8%, together making up 78.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2019 at 636 thousand US dollars and fell to a low in 2020 at 210 thousand US dollars, showing a threefold difference. The 2020 value was 66.9% lower than in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 94.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Bhutan played the leading roles in India's orange juice exports by value. Sri Lanka accounted for 27.6% of export value, Egypt for 24.6%, and Bhutan for 16.5%, jointly representing 68.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020

Imports orange juice to India

Imports in kind, K l

Orange juice imports into India declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 039 thousand liters, down by 37.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 27.6%, with an average annual decline of 10.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 829 thousand liters, with the largest increase that year at 40.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Brazil, and Israel accounted for the largest share of India's orange juice imports by volume. The United States represented 30.5% of imports, Brazil 18.9%, and Israel 8.7%, together comprising 58.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported orange juice volumes into India fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 6 032 thousand US dollars, a 29.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 35.8%, with an average annual decline of 13.7%. The peak value was in 2018 at 12 327 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 31.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 30.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over 2017-2020, Brazil, the United States, and Israel remained the leading sources for India's orange juice imports by value. Brazil accounted for 25.0% of import value, the United States for 21.4%, and Israel for 13.1%, with a combined share of 59.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020