Peaches and nectarines market in India

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the peach and nectarine market in India expanded from 113.8 thousand tonnes to 119.2 thousand tonnes. This growth was supported by the adoption of high-density planting techniques and improved horticultural practices, which increased yield per unit area. In regions like Uttarakhand, rising temperatures prompted farmers to shift from apple to peach cultivation, gradually expanding production area. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated consumer preference for pre-packaged fruits to minimize contamination risk, further bolstering demand.

Market volume then experienced fluctuations, declining to 111.6 thousand tonnes in 2021 before recovering to 121.5 thousand tonnes in 2022 and dropping sharply to 101.8 thousand tonnes in 2023. The introduction of organic peach and nectarine products in urban markets during 2021 reflected a broader consumer shift towards health-conscious, chemical-free produce. In 2022, continued refinement of cultivation methods, including advanced pruning to balance tree growth, helped lift production. The 2023 contraction occurred without specific reported market drivers.

Production peaches and nectarines in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, India ranked as the 21st largest producer of peaches and nectarines from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

India's production of peaches and nectarines grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 119.0 thousand tonnes, showing a modest year-on-year increase of 1.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 11.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports peaches and nectarines from India

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, India's export volume of peaches and nectarines was 0.0 tonnes, reflecting a sharp year-on-year decline of 88.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Singapore, and the United States were the key export partners for India's peaches and nectarines in volume terms. Germany accounted for 55.8% of exports, Singapore for 19.4%, and the United States for 14.7%, together making up 89.9% of total 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

In 2019, the value of India's peach and nectarine exports totaled 0.0 thousand US dollars, marking a 95.7% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Singapore dominated India's peach and nectarine exports in value terms, jointly representing 81.0% of total flows, while other countries held significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports peaches and nectarines to India

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 91.0 tonnes, then peaked in 2019 at 166.2 tonnes, creating a 1.8-fold gap between these years. In 2020, import volume fell to 141.6 tonnes, a 14.8% drop from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 20.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 82.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Australia, and China led India's peach and nectarine imports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 22.5% of imports, Australia for 17.7%, and China for 17.1%, together comprising 57.3% of total 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

In 2020, India's peach and nectarine imports were valued at 199.0 thousand US dollars, down 47.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 50%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 20.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 11.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—the Netherlands, Australia, and Spain—accounted for 71.8% of India's total peach and nectarine import value.

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

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