Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in India

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in India experienced fluctuations influenced by government initiatives and supply chain developments. In 2018, export promotion and infrastructure investments laid the groundwork for the sector. The following year, increased alignment with international quality standards supported export growth, which reduced domestic availability. In 2020, enhanced supply chain management and rising health consciousness among consumers boosted production, leading to market volume growth.

The period from 2021 to 2023 saw more volatile shifts. A sharp drop in market volume occurred in 2021 due to a production decline and a surge in exports. In 2022, government-imposed export restrictions on sugar increased domestic sugar availability for processing, stimulating production and driving a significant market recovery. By 2023, robust export growth fueled by global demand and foreign direct investment in food processing outpaced production gains, resulting in a slight contraction in domestic market volume.

In 2024, continued investments from major companies and ongoing supply chain automation aimed at enhancing product quality and shelf life, while consumer preference for organic and convenient snacks shaped product development. The GST rates remained favorable at 0% and 5% for preserved products, supporting market conditions.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in India

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, India ranked 8th globally in production volume of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts.

Top producers of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

India's production of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts increased after a two-year decline. In 2019, production hit its lowest point at 5 510 tonnes, but it rebounded in 2020 to 5 878 tonnes, marking a 6.7% rise from the previous year. The largest drop occurred in 2018, with a 3.8% decrease.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in India was 7 985 thousand US dollars, down 1.2% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 804 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.3%. However, there was a 3.6% increase in 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 4.1%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from India

Exports in kind, t

India's exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 2 414 tonnes, up 0.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 55.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 15.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India's export destinations for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts were highly diversified. France accounted for 15.8% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 14.1%, and Malaysia for 12.3%, together making up just 42.1% of total flows. The remaining 57.9% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

India's exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in value terms declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports stood at 3 279 thousand US dollars, a moderate 6.9% drop from the previous year. The peak was in 2019 at 3 522 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 43.8% occurring in 2018. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports rose by 50.5%, averaging 14.6% per year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for India's exports in value terms remained fragmented. The United States held 14.7% of exports, the United Arab Emirates 14.0%, and France 12.8%, together comprising only 41.5% of total flows. No single country dominated the market.

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

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

Imports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to India

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, India imported 1 156 tonnes of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts, a 2.0% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.5%, while the biggest jump occurred in 2018 with a 65.5% rise. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 66.3%, averaging 18.5% annually.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Thailand were the dominant sources for India's imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in kind, together accounting for 95.0% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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 imported sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts worth 1 156 thousand US dollars, a sharp 27.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019 at 0.6%, while the largest rise was in 2018 with a 69.8% gain. From 2017 to 2020, imports soared by 114.7%, averaging 29.0% per year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India's imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on China and Thailand, which together captured 90.4% of total flows, leaving other partners with a minimal share.

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

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