The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) announced on 16 October 2026 that it facilitated the first export of 1.755 MT of organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder from Tamil Nadu to Bulgaria on 15 October 2026. This initiative, involving 137 acres of organic cultivation, aims to diversify India's organic exports and provide better market access for traditional products. The export is expected to increase returns for farmers by 15-22% and for manufacturers by 17% compared to domestic prices. The consignment was shipped via Chennai Port to Varna, Bulgaria.
Key points
- Export volume: 1.755 MT of NPOP- and EU-certified organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder
- Farmer benefit: 15-22% higher price realisation than the domestic market
- Manufacturer benefit: 17% higher price realisation than the domestic market
- Scale: Covers 137 acres under organic cultivation in Tamil Nadu
- Destination: Varna, Bulgaria
When it applies
- flag-off of the maiden export consignment
Who it affects
- farmers and manufacturers