India’s sweet biscuit exports are witnessing a major global expansion, with outbound shipments reaching a record high of USD 412.6 million in FY2025-26, up sharply from USD 180.6 million in FY2020-21, according to data released by India’s Department of Commerce.
The figures highlight the accelerating international demand for India’s value-added food products and reflect the country’s growing strength in processed food exports across both developed and emerging consumer markets.
Beyond the headline export growth, a significant shift is emerging across Africa, where Indian sweet biscuits are increasingly gaining shelf space in fast-growing retail economies. Countries including Kenya, Cameroon, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, Mozambique, and Benin are becoming important demand centers for Indian packaged food brands.
Kenya has now emerged as the second-largest destination for Indian sweet biscuit exports, underlining the rapid expansion of India-Africa food trade corridors and the rising consumer acceptance of affordable packaged snacks across the continent.
The Department of Commerce also highlighted the widening global footprint of Indian biscuit exports across markets such as the UAE, USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, demonstrating how Indian FMCG manufacturers are steadily scaling their international retail presence.
The broader trend reflects a structural shift within India’s export economy. Rather than relying primarily on commodity-driven trade, Indian manufacturers are increasingly expanding through branded and value-added consumer goods categories, particularly within packaged foods and FMCG.
For global retailers and supermarket operators, the growth presents a wider sourcing opportunity as Indian food producers continue to strengthen manufacturing scale, pricing competitiveness, and international distribution capabilities.
The expansion also comes amid rising demand for affordable packaged food products across emerging markets, where growing urban populations, modern retail penetration, and evolving consumption patterns are reshaping grocery demand.
As international food supply chains continue diversifying beyond traditional sourcing markets, India’s processed food sector is positioning itself as an increasingly important player in global consumer retail trade.
Source: Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce (FY2025-26 Export Data)
