One of the most pivotal milestones in our journey was the recent official visit to Brussels, where we engaged in constructive dialogues with the Senior Officials of the European Union’s DG SANTE. We focused on aligning India’s agri-export practices with EU food safety standards, particularly in the areas of microorganism detection, pesticide residues and aflatoxins. Through these discussions, we reiterated India’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, quality compliance, and transparent trade practices. This reinforced the trust of global regulators and buyers in the high standards of Indian Sesame, Groundnuts, and value-added products.

IOPEPC’s participation in the International Peanut Forum 2025, held in Seville, Spain, also stands out as a defining moment. This prestigious event served as a global platform for knowledge sharing, and I had the privilege of presenting India’s Peanut Supply Outlook. Together with our Director and Convener Groundnut and Groundnut Oil Panel, Mr. Khushwant Jain, we highlighted India’s potential not just as a major exporter, but as a reliable and quality-driven origin in the global Groundnut market.

At the China International Sesame Conference (Spring) 2025 in Qingdao, I presented the India Sesame Production and Market Outlook, emphasizing India’s growing global relevance in the Sesame sector. This conference further solidified IOPEPC’s relationships with international industry leaders and opened new doors for collaboration to expand India’s footprint in the sesame market.

We also extended our support to domestic initiatives like the TNAPEx Consultative Meeting in Chennai, where our Director, Mr. Kishore Tanna, contributed to discussions aimed at empowering Tamil Nadu’s agri-export ecosystem. We are encouraged by TNAPEx’s progressive model and are proud to partner in shaping a robust export framework for the region.

From April 2024 to February 2025, India’s Oilseeds export sector demonstrated encouraging growth. Groundnut exports increased by 11.3%, reaching 680,710 metric tons, though export value declined by 6.18% to USD 730.05 million, reflecting global price corrections. Sesame seed exports grew by 3.97%, with a volume of 227,652.77 metric tons, though the value decreased by 5.92% to USD 450.88 million. These figures underscore India's growing role in global trade while highlighting the impact of price volatility.

Every engagement - whether at the EU level, at global forums, or within our domestic corridors - reflects IOPEPC’s proactive approach to unlocking new opportunities and advancing India’s agri-export story. Our unwavering focus remains on fostering excellence, ensuring compliance, and enhancing India’s integration into global markets.

Let us continue to move forward with resolve, united in our efforts to elevate India's Oilseeds sector on the world stage. Together, we can create a future of sustained growth, innovation, and global leadership.

Warm Regards,

Rutuparna Dole
Chairman
Indian Oilseeds And Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC)