**Executive Summary**
This document provides an overview of the global and Indian organic market, highlighting the growth in global demand from 2019 to 2023. It details the area under organic cultivation and the number of organic operators in Tamil Nadu, as well as state-wise exports of organic products certified under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). The NPOP has been revised to its 8th edition, implemented from July 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Global Organic Market Growth:**
* The global organic market has grown from USD 112 billion in 2019 to USD 147.49 billion in 2023.
* **Indian Organic Market:**
* In financial year 2023-24, the Indian organic market is estimated at Rs 16,800 crore (approximately USD 2 billion), accounting for 1.4% of the global organic market in 2022 (USD 142 billion).
* **Tamil Nadu Organic Data:**
* Total area under organic cultivation: 32430.12 hectares (18266.32 hectares organic and 14163.80 hectares in-conversion).
* Total organic producers: 22,145 (1,977 individual farmers and 20,168 farmers under grower groups).
* There are 103 organic grower groups in Tamil Nadu under NPOP.
* **NPOP Revision and Implementation:**
* The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) has been revised to its 8th edition.
* Implementation of the revised NPOP began in July 2025.
* **Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA):**
* MRA with Taiwan is operational since 2024.
* MRA with Australia implemented from 24th September 2025.
* **Export Data:**
* Provides state-wise export data of organic products certified under NPOP, including total value (in USD Million) and exported quantity (in MT) for the years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Exporters of Organic Products
**Impact**: Information on market trends, state-wise export data, and NPOP revision could influence export strategies and market focus.
**Action Required**: Review export data to identify growth opportunities and align strategies with the revised NPOP for enhanced credibility.
**Stakeholder:** Farmers and Grower Groups (specifically in Tamil Nadu)
**Impact**: Data on area under cultivation and number of producers can help them understand the scale of organic farming in the region.
**Action Required**: Participate in outreach and training programs on NPOP and market opportunities to boost stakeholder capacity.
**Stakeholder:** Government Agencies (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, APEDA)
**Impact**: Insights into the growth and composition of the organic market inform policy decisions and export promotion activities.
**Action Required**: Continue implementing measures to boost organic food exports, focusing on key markets like the USA, European Union, and Australia.
**Stakeholder: Certification Bodies accredited under NPOP**
**Impact**: Adherence to information given by these bodies.
**Action Required**: Continue to provide information regarding organic cultivation and exports.
Key Entities Referenced
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP): A scheme to promote organic production through certification, inspection, and accreditation of certification bodies.
Study of Indian Organic Market and Export Promotion Strategy—2024: A report by CRISIL (Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited) which assesses the organic market and export strategies.
Tamil Nadu: A state in India whose organic cultivation and exports are specifically mentioned in the document.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Global Organic Market Rises; India Strengthens
Exports with Revised NPOP and New Trade
Partnerships
प्रव तथ: 09 DEC 2025 4:46PM by PIB Delhi
The global demand for organic products has been growing consistently, as evident from the growth in the
world market from 112 billion USD in 2019 to 147.49 billion USD in 2023.
Growth in Global Market for Organic Products
Year Value of Global Market (In USD Billion)
2019 112.00
2020 129.00
2021 135.50
2022 141.94
2023 147.49
Source: Report of FiBL & IFOAM—Organic International (as per data available)
According to the “Study of Indian Organic Market and Export Promotion Strategy—2024” conducted by
CRISIL (Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited) in financial year 2023-24, the total Indian
organic market is estimated to have been at Rs 16,800 crore (approximately USD 2 billion), accounting for
1.4% of the global organic market in 2022 (USD 142 billion). The state-wise exports of organic products
certified under NPOP (National Programme for Organic Production) are placed at the Annexure.
Data reported under NPOP for the State of Tamil Nadu is as under:
Area under Organic cultivation in Tamil Nadu
1. Total Area (in Hectares) 32430.12a. Organic 18266.32
b. In-Conversion 14163.80
Details of Organic Operators for Tamil Nadu
2. Total Producers 22,145
a. Individual Farmers 1,977
b. Farmers under grower groups* 20,168
*103 Organic grower groups in Tamil Nadu under NPOP.
Source: Information provided by the certification bodies accredited under NPOP on Tracenet (an
electronic platform for tracking organic products)
APEDA engages with stakeholders across various organic product categories to promote the export of a
diverse range of organic products from different parts of the country, including Tamil Nadu. The State of
Tamil Nadu exported a wide variety of organic products in FY 2024-25, including coconut milk, coconut
oil, mango purée, black tea, green tea, turmeric powder, chilli powder etc. These products hold strong
export potential in destinations like the USA, European Union, Australia, Great Britain, Chile, Mexico,
Canada etc.
The Government is implementing several measures to boost exports of organic food products from India,
including the Southern States. The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) has been revised
to its 8th edition and implemented from July 2025, enhancing credibility, transparency and farmer-friendly
features. To facilitate trade, Mutual Recognition Arrangements are being pursued with key partners, with
the MRA with Taiwan operational since 2024 and the MRA with Australia implemented from 24th
September 2025. Export promotion efforts have been strengthened through India’s designation as Partner
Country for Biofach 2026 and participation in major global events such as Natural Products Expo West,
USA, and Biofach India. Extensive outreach and training programmes on NPOP and market opportunities
have also been conducted nationwide to build stakeholder capacity.
Annexure
Export of organic products certified under NPOP (National Program for Organic Production)
S. Name of Total Value (in USD Million) Exported Quantity (in MT)
State
No.
2022- 2023-24 2024-25 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
23
1 Andhra 6.27 17.48 35.92 1,932.53 4,853.25 9,822.78
Pradesh
2 Assam 0.02 0.08 0.19 3.49 19.68 55.523 Chandigarh 0.05 0.00 0.00 55.17 0.00 0.00
4 Chhattisgarh 0.37 0.17 0.20 18.59 5.69 5.73
5 Daman & 19.40 2.21 1.09 15,361.90 2,357.42 1,606.42
Diu
6 Goa 0.31 0.34 0.38 33.16 49.10 42.30
7 Gujarat 112.81 67.18 84.78 65,581.24 19,621.45 26,529.73
8 Haryana 54.49 77.77 104.56 41,302.43 69,432.01 86,209.31
9 Himachal 0.34 4.81 3.36 22.45 1,750.72 947.46
Pradesh
10 Jammu & 1.02 0.87 0.48 373.41 558.82 321.04
Kashmir
11 Karnataka 58.95 63.35 59.39 12,641.00 27,977.92 16,259.65
12 Kerala 24.14 41.80 76.39 3,937.24 13,347.49 82,606.18
13 Madhya 78.99 47.93 42.99 66,734.98 51,170.34 42,004.53
Pradesh
14 Maharashtra 195.47 42.35 73.08 56,697.89 32,478.60 46,854.37
15 New Delhi 28.79 3.20 1.59 23,831.17 1,154.50 1,712.44
16 Odisha 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 2.40
17 Punjab 0.96 4.48 2.63 1,034.78 3,126.34 1,545.36
18 Rajasthan 10.11 18.20 30.16 6,463.69 12,735.41 19,066.13
19 Tamil Nadu 13.59 14.90 25.98 5,799.30 5,630.00 10,586.20
20 Telangana 30.23 37.74 39.72 3,864.77 6,015.41 4,887.50
21 Uttar Pradesh 39.12 23.20 45.57 3,086.16 5,152.34 11,969.02
22 Uttarakhand 0.54 1.21 1.59 96.88 512.70 586.3023 West Bengal 32.40 25.55 35.92 3,928.29 3,079.83 4,534.69
Total 708.36 494.80 665.97 3,12,800.51 2,61,029.01 3,68,155.04
Source: Information provided by the certification bodies accredited under NPOP on Tracenet (an
electronic platform for tracking organic products)
Note: State wise data is based on exports of the exporters registered in the respective State.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin
Prasada, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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