India’s horticulture production has seen a steady annual increase, rising by 1.37% to reach 351.92 million tonnes in the fiscal year 2022-23. This growth is attributed to enhanced productivity and efficiency, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

The second advance estimates of horticultural crop area and production for 2022-23 indicate that India’s total horticulture production has hit a record high. This estimate represents an increase of approximately 4.74 million tonnes (1.37%) compared to the previous year.

Category-Specific Production Estimates

• Fruits: Fruit production is estimated at 108.34 million tonnes for 2022-23, compared to 107.51 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year.
• Vegetables: Vegetable production is projected to reach 212.91 million tonnes in 2022-23, up from 209.14 million tonnes in 2021-22.
• Plantation Crops: Production of plantation crops is estimated to increase from 15.76 million tonnes in 2021-22 to 16.05 million tonnes in 2022-23, marking a growth of approximately 1.78%.
• Potatoes: Potato output is expected to reach 60.54 million tonnes, up from 56.18 million tonnes in 2021-22.