AbstractOver the last decade, the area under horticulture grew by about 2.7 per cent per annum and annual production increased by 7.0 per cent. The production of horticultural crops was about 283.5 million tones from an area of 24.2 million hectares (ha)The area under cultivation of fruits stood at 6.35 million hectares. India ranks first in production of Banana (26.2 per cent), Papaya (44.40 per cent), Mango (including mango teens, and guavas) (41.90 per cent). The vast production base offers India tremendous opportunities for export. During 2016-17, India exported fruits worth of 3298.03 crores. Fruit cultivation in India is a prominent business sector for exporting merchandise and thus earning a good amount of international revenue. India being a home for wide variety of fruits holds a unique position in production figures among other countries. The cultivation of fruits in India mainly depends upon the quality of soils, harvest, plantation and a perfect ambience of brilliant minds. India stands second in fruit production in the world.
Keywords: Export; Import; Processing; Cold Storage; Transport.