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Bihar's Makhana Exports Soar: APEDA Facilitates 1 MT Shipment to Greece
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News18•02-10-2026, 13:00
Bihar's Makhana Exports Soar: APEDA Facilitates 1 MT Shipment to Greece
- •Bihar's Makhana exports are expanding internationally, with APEDA facilitating a 1 MT consignment of popped Makhana from Purnea to Greece.
- •The shipment, sourced by Indo Global Export and exported via S. S Foods Exports Pvt. Ltd., will travel from Mundra Port to Piraeus Port.
- •This export has led to higher price realization for producers compared to the domestic market, highlighting the potential of international markets.
- •India is the global leader in Makhana production, with Bihar contributing 80-85% of the country's output across 35,000 hectares.
- •The latest shipment is part of efforts to connect Bihar's Makhana producers with international markets, including expanding into European destinations.
Key Questions Answered
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of a 1 MT consignment of popped Makhana from Purnea, Bihar, to Greece.
Bihar contributes around 80 to 85 percent of India's total makhana production, with cultivation spanning more than 35,000 hectares across 10 districts.
During the fiscal year 2025-26, India exported more than 7,000 metric tonnes of makhana and value-added makhana products, valued at USD 22 million, across over 20 international destinations.
