From 10th to 11th September 2025, IOPEPC actively participated in the International Peanut Industry and Technological Innovation Conference held in Daming City, Hebei Province, China. Organized under the theme “Technological Innovation Driving, New Quality Productivity Empowering High-Quality Development of the Peanut Industry,” the event brought together leading global experts, exporters, technologists, and researchers from across the peanut value chain to discuss advancements and opportunities in the sector. During this event, I had the privilege of delivering a virtual presentation on India's peanut industry, highlighting our export performance, quality enhancement initiatives, and the technological advancements adopted by Indian processors and exporters. The conference served as an excellent platform to promote India's growing strength in value-added peanut exports and to explore avenues for technological cooperation.
Further, on 12th September 2025, I had the honour of representing India at the China International Peanut Conference (Autumn) 2025 in Qingdao, organized by CFNA. I was invited as a Distinguished Speaker at this prestigious global event, which provided an excellent opportunity to present and deliberate upon the Indian peanut scenario before an international audience. The conference helped to strengthen India's visibility and engagement in the global peanut trade and reaffirmed our position as a key player in the international market.
Towards the end of the month, on 29th September 2025, a delegation from IOPEPC met with APEDA to discuss export procedures for peanuts and peanut products. The meeting was highly productive and focused on simplifying export processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and strengthening collaboration between both organizations. This joint effort marks another step towards enhancing India’s global footprint in the peanut export sector and creating a more enabling environment for our exporters.
India’s export performance during the first five months of FY 2025–26 reflects robust growth across major oilseeds. Groundnut exports registered a remarkable 19 percent rise in volume, increasing from 2,59,899 metric tons in April–August 2024 to 3,09,993 metric tons in the same period of 2025. The export value also improved to USD 314.78 million, with Indonesia, Vietnam, and China emerging as the leading destinations. Notably, exports to China showed an... signifying renewed demand and stronger trade linkages.
Saseme seed exports also recorded encouraging growth, with volumes increasing from 1,10,679 metric tons during April–August 2024 to 1,30,519 metric tons in 2025, an impressive 18 percent rise. The key markets included South Korea, Vietnam, the United States, and China, with exports to China witnessing a phenomenal growth of over 800 percent, reflecting India’s growing competitiveness in quality, consistency, and supply reliability.
These positive trends underline India's resilience and adaptability to evolving global market dynamics and reaffirm our position as a trusted supplier in the international oilseeds trade. As you know, IOPEPC is organizing the 7th Edition of the Global Oilseeds Conference (IGOC 2025) from 31st October to 2nd November 2025 at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai. IGOC 2025 promises to be a landmark event, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, learning, and business expansion. I urge all members and stakeholders to register early and be part of this global platform that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from across the world.
Together, let us make this global gathering a remarkable success and continue to showcase India's growing strength and leadership in the global oilseeds sector.