Vietnam black pepper
Red Chilli Coffee Beans Spices Cardamom, Cinnamon Cloves Cashew Nuts Turmeric Cumin Seeds Black Tea Green Cardamom Turmeric Powder Pepper
Coconut, coconut coir pot, coconut oil, rattan webbing, rattan core, rattan mat, seagrass, bamboo, water hyacinth, dried fish scale, dried fish, rattan furniture, aloe vera, dried fruit, dried nut, spices, tapioca, moringa leaf, gac fruit powder, basket, straw handbag, seamoss, dried grass jelly, bamboo basket
Agriculture like coffee bean, roasted coffee, tea, chickpea, ginger, turmeric, honey, mining products like feldspar, kaolin, bentonite, basalt, granite, opal, emerald, manufacturing products like broom, other plastic products, shoe, recycle granule, mono filament
Sesame Seeds, Cashew Nuts, Coffee, Avocados, Bananas, Rice, Seaweed.
Clouded Paper, Corrugated Paper, Crumpled Wrapping Paper, Floral Tape, Flower Decoration, Ivory Paper/linen Paper, Laid Paper, Mg Tissue/ Solid Tissue/ Printing Tissue, Paper Box, Paper Shreds, Pom Pom, Tissue Garland, Oil Blotting Paper, Absorbent Oil Paper, Pearl Paper, Printing Wrapping Paper, Stationary Paper, Tissue Flower
Tea, Coffee, Bath Filter Bag, Tea Bag Filter Paper, Heat Sealable, Non Heat Sealable
Sugar Beet Pulp , Rice , Broken Rice, White Beans, White Sugar, Sugar (brown) , Sesame Seeds , Broad Beans
Gluten free flours like almond, amaranth, arrowroot, brown rice, buckwheat, cassava, chickpea, coconut, corn, glutinous rice, millet, oat, potato, sorghum, tapioca, teff, white rice and starches such as corn, potato, tapioca
Meat Fresh and Frozen, Whole Frozen Chicken, Rice, Sunflower, Soybean and Palm Oil, Sugar,
Wheat, Corn, Building Material , Iron & Steel etc
Raw Cashew Nuts, Cashew Kernel, Pepper, Cardamom, Rice, Vegetables, Fruits, Coal, Palm Oil And Iron Ore
Soybean, soybean meal, soy bean oil, corn, corn meal, corn oil, sunflower seed, sunflower meal, sunflower oil, sesame seed, raw cashew nuts, dry hibiscus flower, dry split ginger, stoneflower (kalpasi), charcoal, chilli, pepper, black pepper, arabic gum and gum olibanum
Caustic Soda, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride , Potassium Sulfate, Talc Powder, Fertilizer, Dap, Rock Phosphate, Feldspar, Fresh Products, Medical Herpes, Sunflower Oil, Soybean Oil And Palm Oil.
Sesame, lentil, rice basmati , chocolate , wheat & flour , sugar, coffee
Peanuts in shell, peanuts kernels, caraway seeds, anise seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seed, fennel seeds, sesame seeds, black pepper seeds, pumpkin seeds, super crack seeds, sunflower seeds, white sunflower seeds, broad faba beans, broad beans, split broad beans, red lentils, white kidney beans, chickpeas, popcorn, broad beans hulls, white sorghum
Flax Seeds, Millet, Sorghum, Mustard Seeds, Rapeseeds, Lentils, Yellow Peas, Chickpeas, Beans, Coriander Seeds, Wheat, Barley, Oats, Yellow Corn, Alfalfa Pellets, Rapeseed Pellets, Sunflower Seeds Pellets
Amaranth seeds
Grains , Wheat ..etc
Moringa Oleifera, Torbangun Herbs, Cloves , Centella Asiatica, Torbangun Herbs.
Olive, pickles, cheese, fruit & vegetables, dry beans & rise, frozen vegetables & fruits, charcoal, juices
Coconut powder, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachio.
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, planting and harvesting crops, and raising livestock to produce food products. It is the foundation of the global food system - the primary source of all the food we consume. Combined with forestry and aquaculture, the agriculture industry produces around 11 billion tons of food and 32 MT of natural fibers. Agriculture and the food industry are central to food supply, increasing employment, and strengthening the global trade sector. This sector is considered 2-3 times more effective at reducing poverty by creating millions of jobs across the supply chain. Did you know that around half of the world's population works in agriculture or is somehow related to this industry? Additionally, the economic growth of various countries also depends heavily on agriculture and the food industry.
The earliest evidence of agriculture was found in modern-day Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. The Natufian culture inhabited this area around 9500 BCE, and they used to cultivate wheat and barley. It is believed that in the northeastern countries, the last ice age witnessed some major climatic changes which brought favourable conditions for annual plants like wild cereals. Furthermore, the origin of rice and millet farming dates back to the Neolithic period in China. After the discovery of the most common agricultural foods was done, it was then divided into two types of crops - field crops (pulses, oil seeds, cereals, etc) and horticultural crops (apples, strawberries, etc). Some of the most consumed agricultural products are wheat, cereal, oilseeds, dairy products, and others. Their numerous food products are what keep them at the human dietary pyramid to provide them with essential nutrients and vitamins.
A few fun facts about agriculture and food:
Agricultural food is a basic human need, whether you’re a dedicated vegetarian or have a more diverse diet. But at the same time, not every country can be rich in all types of agricultural products. This is due to the uneven distribution of land and the varied climatic conditions of different countries. All of which is responsible for the agriculture and food trade among various countries. India especially has a strong presence in the global agricultural trade. It stands at the 8th rank among the world's largest agriculture exporting countries, with its major markets in Bangladesh, the USA, China, Vietnam, the UAE, Indonesia, and others. Indian spices are in high demand in most of these countries.
Even amidst the obstacles of trade barriers and increased competitiveness, the world is actively growing the trade of agriculture and food. Let's explore the areas that contribute to the increased trade of agriculture:
In terms of agriculture and food quality, there are a few benchmarks set. As an exporter of agricultural and food products, you will need to meet those standards. Here are those standards:
When exporters deal with agricultural food items, there are a lot of other products that they can start exporting. This is to make their exporting business reach its full potential. Here are a few food products that most suppliers include:
When you enter the global trade industry, some key market data plays a significant role. It helps you know the countries that would bring the most profit for your exporting business. Here are a few important data:
Global Market Size
Source: Grand View Research
Top Importing Countries for Agriculture and Food (2024):
Source: Volza
Getting into the global trade of agricultural and food products means finding the right buyers for your specific product, whether it’s fresh produce or packaged foods. Here are a few platforms that could help in your search for the right kind of food products for buyers:
1. Where can I sell agricultural and food products?
You can sell your agricultural products locally (in your local grocery stores, restaurants, and hotels) or sell them globally to different countries.
2. What are the food safety requirements for exporting agricultural products?
The food safety requirement for exporting agricultural products requires you to get all the necessary certificates and licenses, such as FSSAI, phytosanitary certificate, and others.
3. What is the largest agricultural export of India?
Rice (Basmati and Non-basmati) is the largest agricultural export of India.
4. Which country is the biggest agricultural importer?
The US is the biggest importer of agricultural products.
5. What is the role of APEDA in agricultural exports?
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority is a primary statutory body for export promotion, quality improvement, and global market development.
6. What is the role of trade agreements in agricultural exports?
Trade agreements reduce agricultural trade barriers among various countries. They create more efficient agricultural trade systems and hence, increase the export opportunities.
7. How to find agriculture and food buyers?
To find agriculture and food buyers, you can use:
8. What is the agriculture and food HSN code?
Agricultural products HSN code is 1001, while the food products HSN code is 2106.
Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery exports from January to April 2025 reached $21.15 billion. It will maintain this 10.7% year-on-year rise for other agricultural products as well, such as rice, coffee, and pepper. (Full story: Vietnam Briefing)
