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India exported 9 million metric tons of steel in 2024, a 2.7% decrease from the 9.2 million metric tons exported in 2023.

In 2022-23, India produced 11.14 million tonnes of spices, a slight increase from 11.12 million tonnes in 2021-22. India exported spices worth USD 4.46 billion in FY 2023-24, reaching an all-time high.

In FY24, India shipped 17.8 million tonnes of seafood, valued at US$7.38 billion. Major export destinations include the USA and China.

of 2022, India was the second largest producer of crude steel in the world, after China, producing 118.20 million tonnes in January–December 2021.

India is the second largest producer and consumer of coal in the world, after China. In 2022, India mined 777.31 million metric tons of coal.

India is the world's largest producer and consumer of dairy, producing over 221 million metric tons of milk in 2022. Most of the milk comes from buffalo, with cow milk second and goat milk third. In 2018, India produced 22% of the world's total milk

In the 2021-2022 fiscal year, Jaipur's gemstone exports were $273.79 million, according to SBGL Jaipur, a 35.29% increase compared to the pandemic period.

India is one of the leading producers and suppliers of millet, producing about 12.46 million metric tonnes from an area of 8.87 million. The main millet-growing states in India are Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh

India is a global leader in the production and export of handmade carpets and rugs, with a rich history and a significant impact on rural employment, and exports worth USD 1.51 billion in 2021-22.

The Indian government has announced the removal of the 20% export duty on onions, effective from April 1, 2025. This decision comes in response to a significant increase in rabi onion production, which is estimated at 227 lakh metric tonnes—an 18% ri