Fresh India Show 2025 Highlights India’s Dynamic Fresh Fruit Market Trends and Global Trade Potential

By admin On Jul 19, 2025

The 7th edition of the Fresh India Show 2025, held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai, spotlighted India’s growing influence in the global fresh produce industry. Organized by Media Today Group, the two-day B2B event brought together importers, exporters, horticulture boards, producers, and agri-tech stakeholders to examine the changing dynamics of India’s fresh fruit market.

Inaugurated by Mr. S Jafar Naqvi, Chief Coordinator, Media Today Group, the event opened with a strong message:
India has emerged as the second-largest importer of fresh fruit globally, with imports crossing USD 1.74 billion in FY 2023–24.

Speakers emphasized how the 300 million-strong, young, digitally savvy Indian consumer base is transforming the market with trends such as:

Snackification and mid-meal snacking habits
Preference for visually appealing, nutrient-rich fruits
Rising demand for imported, exotic fruits across metros and tier-2 cities

Fruit Import Forecasts & Market Shifts to 2030:

Mr. Sumit Saran, Director, SS Associates, shared projections for India’s fruit imports by 2030:

Key Forecasts:

Apple Imports: Expected to touch 850,000 MT, led by Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan
Citrus Fruits: Forecasted at 250,000 MT, with Egypt and South Africa as major suppliers
Avocados: Set to reach 50,000 MT within five years, with Andhra Pradesh overtaking Maharashtra and NCR as the top consumer regions
Chinese Grapes: Demand on the rise, while imports from California decline
Chilean Cherries: Dominate between September and October
Blueberries: Domestic cultivation expanding with a focus on quality consistency

Mr. Ajay TG, GM, Westfalia Fruit, emphasized innovative avocado marketing strategies, in collaboration with retailers and the World Avocado Organization from avocado sev puri to avocado paneer tikka fueling consumer interest.

Boosting Indian Fruit Exports through Quality, Logistics & Sustainability:

Representatives from APEDA, state horticulture departments, and agri-export boards showcased strategic initiatives aimed at:

Improving export readiness via MIDH (Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture)
Enhancing shelf life with modern packing houses and cold-chain infrastructure
Strengthening packaging protocols for sea shipments
Promoting state-specific FPO clusters for fruits like pineapple, lychee, lemon, sapota, jackfruit, passionfruit, cherries, and mangoes

These steps are geared towards making Indian produce globally competitive through improved traceability, food safety, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Fresh India Show 2025: A Platform for Global Collaboration

In its 7th successful edition, Fresh India Show 2025:

Facilitated knowledge exchange between domestic and global stakeholders
Highlighted India’s booming fresh fruit consumption and export potential
Promoted collaborative efforts between policy makers, retailers, and growers

The event underscored the critical role of technology, logistics, and consumer insights in shaping the future of India’s fruit industry.