The rollback of US tariffs on several agricultural products is expected to benefit India\u2019s western and southern industrialised states, with Gujarat and Maharashtra emerging as the biggest gainers. The easing of duties covers spices, fruits, coffee, and tea, and comes after a period of elevated tariffs imposed since August.<\/p>\n
According to a Moneycontrol analysis, Gujarat accounted for 24% of India\u2019s spice exports in FY25, a sharp increase from 15% in FY18. This places the state at the centre of the product categories now receiving tariff relief.<\/p>\n
Key export figures from 2024 include:<\/p>\n
$23.5 million worth of turmeric exports to the US<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
$45 million worth of cumin seeds were exported to the US<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Both commodities represented over 40% of total American imports in their categories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The rollback\u2014announced on November 14 by US President Donald Trump\u2014is expected to unlock an estimated $511 million in additional export opportunities across agriculture-linked products.<\/p>\n
Also Read<\/strong>: Japan\u2019s Bond Market Turbulence Raises Global Concerns \u2014 What It Means for India<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n India\u2019s agricultural export map has shifted significantly toward more industrialised states. In FY25, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka together accounted for nearly half of the country\u2019s total farm shipments.<\/p>\n Gujarat: $5.7 billion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maharashtra: $5.4 billion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Andhra Pradesh: $3.9 billion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Karnataka: $2.2 billion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These four states together contributed over $17 billion of India\u2019s $36.9 billion agri exports in FY25.<\/p>\n Their dominance is driven by diversified commodity strengths:<\/p>\n Gujarat: Strong in spices and rice exports despite limited rice production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maharashtra: Leads fruits & vegetables and cereal preparations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Andhra Pradesh: A major hub for marine products, spices and rice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Karnataka: Dominates India\u2019s coffee exports with $814 million in shipments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAgri Exports Concentrated in Industrialised States<\/h2>\n
Top Agricultural Exporters in FY25<\/h3>\n
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Key Categories Led by Gujarat & Maharashtra<\/h2>\n