India's agricultural output has experienced consistent growth over the past 12 years, with fruits and vegetables showing a significant rise in value when adjusted for inflation. According to the newly released report from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Gross Value of Output (GVO) for fruits and vegetables increased from ₹270,100 crore (US$32.3 billion) in 2011–12 to ₹410,000 crore (US$49.1 billion) in 2023–24 at constant 2011–12 prices. This marks a net increase of ₹139,900 crore (US$16.8 billion), representing a 52% growth over the period.
The data, compiled by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI, highlights changing crop priorities and evolving market demand within the horticulture segment. Mango and banana have consistently led among fruits, with their combined share of total fruit output value reaching 50.2% in 2023–24.
In the vegetable segment, potato, onion, and tomato remain dominant, together accounting for around 39% of the total GVO of vegetables in the same year.
This upward trend in the value of fresh produce indicates a growing economic role for horticulture within India's agricultural landscape. The findings reflect shifts in consumer demand, production patterns, and the overall significance of fruits and vegetables to rural incomes and national food systems.
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Source: Factly
