**Executive Summary**
This document reports on the successful export of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka, India, to Oman on December 19, 2025. This shipment signifies the entry of this citrus fruit into the Omani market and highlights early gains from the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in agricultural trade. The Indi Lime has also been exported to Dubai and the United Kingdom.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Indi Lime Export to Oman:**
* 3 metric tonnes (MTs) of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura, Karnataka, were exported to Oman on December 19, 2025.
* This marks the entry of Indi Lime into the Omani market.
* **Previous Exports:**
* Maiden export of 3 MTs of GI-tagged Indi Lime to Dubai occurred on August 24, 2025.
* Subsequent exports to Dubai reached nearly 12 MTs (four times the initial quantity).
* 350 kg of GI-tagged Indi Lime was exported to the United Kingdom.
* The cumulative export quantity from Vijayapura district is nearly 12.35 MTs.
* **India-Oman CEPA:**
* The export to Oman is significant due to the recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) / Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman.
* The agreement aims to deepen economic ties and expand market access for Indian exporters.
* It is expected to benefit key sectors, including agricultural and processed food products.
* **GI Status Benefits:**
* The GI status of Indi Lime is crucial due to its distinctive aroma, high juice content, and longer shelf life.
* This has positioned the fruit competitively in global markets.
* **APEDA's Role:**
* The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) actively supports the promotion, branding, and export of GI-tagged agricultural products.
* APEDA recognizes the importance of region-specific produce in international markets while ensuring compliance with global quality and phytosanitary standards.
* **Farmer Benefits:**
* The export of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura has contributed to improved income realisation for farmers.
* It enables access to premium international markets and reduces dependence on domestic price fluctuations.
* **Overall Impact:**
* The success reinforces India's potential as a reliable supplier of high-quality, region-specific agricultural produce.
* It opens new avenues for farmers and strengthens the country's agri-export ecosystem.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Exporters**
* **Impact:** Increased market access and export opportunities, particularly in Oman, due to the CEPA agreement.
* **Action Required:** Leverage the CEPA agreement and the reputation of GI-tagged Indi Lime to expand into the Omani market.
**Indian Farmers**
* **Impact:** Improved income realisation through access to premium international markets and reduced dependence on domestic price fluctuations.
* **Action Required:** Maintain high quality and compliance with international standards to sustain export opportunities.
**APEDA**
* **Impact:** Reinforcement of the effectiveness of their promotion, branding, and export support programs for GI-tagged agricultural products.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting the export of GI-tagged products and explore new market opportunities.
**Omani Consumers**
* **Impact:** Access to high-quality, region-specific agricultural produce from India.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
Key Entities Referenced
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): A free trade agreement between India and Oman, aiming to deepen economic ties and expand market access.
Indi Lime: A GI-tagged citrus fruit from Karnataka, exported to Oman and other countries.
Oman: A country where Indi Lime has been exported, highlighting the gains of the India-Oman CEPA in agri-trade.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA): An authority actively supporting the promotion and export of GI-tagged agricultural products.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
GI-Tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka Enters
Oman Market with First Export Shipment
Indi Lime Export to Oman Highlights Early Gains of India–
Oman CEPA in Agri-Trade
प्रव तथ: 19 DEC 2025 8:50PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant boost to India’s agricultural exports, 3 metric tonnes (MTs) of GI-tagged Indi Lime from
Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025, marking the entry of this
unique citrus fruit into another global market.
The shipment to Oman follows the maiden export of 3 MTs of GI-tagged Indi Lime to Dubai on 24 August
2025. The product received an encouraging response in the UAE market, leading to subsequent exports of
nearly 12 MTs, which is four times the initial quantity, to Dubai.
As part of market diversification efforts, another flag-off for the export of 350 kg of GI-tagged Indi Lime
to the United Kingdom was also undertaken. So far, a cumulative quantity of nearly 12.35 MTs of Indi
Lime has been exported from Vijayapura district.
The export of Indi Lime to Oman assumes added significance in light of the recently signed
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) / Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India
and Oman, which aims to deepen bilateral economic ties and expand market access for Indian exporters.
The agreement is expected to benefit key sectors such as agricultural and processed food products, animal
products, among others, thereby enhancing India’s export competitiveness in the Omani market. The
successful shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime reflects the growing opportunities for Indian agri-products
under the strengthened trade framework.
The GI status of Indi Lime, known for its distinctive aroma, high juice content and longer shelf life, has
played a crucial role in positioning the fruit competitively in global markets.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been actively
supporting the promotion, branding and export of GI-tagged agricultural products, recognising the
importance of promoting region-specific produce in international markets while ensuring compliance with
global quality and phytosanitary standards. The export of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura has
contributed to improved income realisation for farmers associated with this GI product by enabling access
to premium international markets and reducing dependence on domestic price fluctuations.
The continued success of GI-tagged Indi Lime in international markets reinforces India’s potential as a
reliable supplier of high-quality, region-specific agricultural produce, opening new avenues for farmers
and strengthening the country’s agri-export ecosystem.
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