Last Updated: January, 2021
Introduction
India produces a variety of non-timber forest/agricultural products (NTFPs) and has a global footprint in the export of such produce.
Some of India's noteworthy produce includes:
Key Markets and Export Destinations
India has been recording consistent growth in the export of NTFP over the last five years. It is the largest exporter of guar gum, sesame seeds and shellac, and the second largest exporter of medicinal plants in the world. India produces large volumes of NTFPs that are globally acknowledged for their quality. Moreover, NTFPs contributes significantly to the lives of millions of rural and forest-dependent poor people. Guar gum, vegetable saps and sesame seeds are some of the major export items. The main export destinations for guar gum are US, China and Germany.
Shellac and Forest Products Export Promotion Council (SHEFEXIL)
SHEFEXIL, formerly known as Shellac Export Promotion Council, have been working in partnership with the industry since 1957 as the catalysing agency for long-term development and export promotion of shellac and lac-based products.
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Source:
Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)
Other Export Promotion Councils:
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
“Vanijya Bhawan” International Trade
Facilitation Centrea
1/1 Wood Street, 2nd Floor
Kolkata –700016
West Bengal
India
Tel.:+91-33-22834417
Fax: +91-33-22834699
Email: sepc@vsnl.net
Website: www.shellacepc.com
Source:
Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)
Shellac and Forest Products Industry in India