VOI World/ Desk
India is holding technical discussions with several countries to expand India organic exports EU NZ markets, including talks with the European Union and New Zealand to boost overseas sales of organic products. Officials said the target is to grow organic exports to two billion dollars a year by 2030, supported by mutual recognition agreements and improved market access.
Talks are underway alongside negotiations on free trade agreements, with India and the EU expected to discuss remaining issues in New Delhi. India’s agricultural exports were 48.8 billion dollars in 2023 to 2024, but organic goods accounted for only about one percent. To increase organic exports from an estimated 665 million dollars in 2024 to 2025, India has signed several bilateral recognition agreements and is pursuing more, an official said.
The National Programme for Organic Production has been recognized by the European Commission and Switzerland for unprocessed plant products. India aims to expand this recognition for broader categories. Officials said the programme is administered by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, which is part of the commerce ministry.
Parallel negotiations are taking place for recognition agreements with New Zealand, following earlier agreements with Taiwan and Australia. The agreement with Australia came into effect in September 2025. The first official said that discussions with the EU are focused on an enhanced organic agreement and aligning standards.
The 14th round of India-EU FTA negotiations concluded in Brussels in October, with further discussions continuing virtually on pending issues. Officials said both sides aim to conclude negotiations before the next EU summit in January 2026. Talks on a comprehensive India-New Zealand FTA are also progressing, with the next round expected in New Delhi. Officials said the India organic exports EU NZ discussions are intended to create predictability for producers and reduce barriers for Indian organic goods.
