Question : Production and Export of Fruits and Vegetables

(a) whether there has been a huge rise in the export of fruits and vegetables from the country during 2014-15 till March, 2018 and if so, the extent and percentage of increase in export of the said produce;

(b) whether the impact on the consumer retail price of the said produce has become visible in the domestic market due to rise in their exports and if so, th details thereof;

(c) whether the production of fruits and vegetables has increased in the country during the said period; and

(d) if so, the details of the rate of percentage increase in the production?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

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(a): A statement of India’s export of fresh fruits and vegetables for the period 2014-15 and 2017-18 is given here under-

Quantity in Million Tonnes, Value in Rs. Crore
2014-15 2017-18 % Increase
Qty 2.62 3.16 20.61
Value 7826.53 10211.0 30.46
Source: DGCI&S

(b): As the percentage of export is 1.02-1.14% of total production, it has insignificant impact on consumer retail price.

(c) & (d): Total production of fruits and vegetables in the country during 2014-15 was 256.08 million tonnes which has increased to 276.75 million tonnes in 2017-18 (Provisional), showing an increase of 8%.


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