India's sweet biscuit exports hit 344K tonnes in FY26 as Africa emerges key market

India shipped 344.2 thousand tonnes of sweet biscuits in FY2025-26, with Africa rising as a major growth corridor and Kenya now the second-largest destination. The Commerce Ministry data signals widening global distribution muscle for Indian FMCG and processed food manufacturers.

— Filed Wed, 27 May, 2026, 12:52 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

India exported 344.2k tonnes of sweet biscuits in FY26, with Africa emerging as a key growth market and Kenya now the second-largest destination, signaling expanding global reach for Indian processed food and FMCG manufacturers.

Why this matters

Commerce Ministry trade data highlights India's expanding processed-food export footprint, with Africa-led growth reshaping the destination mix for domestic biscuit manufacturers beyond traditional markets.

Retail-company signals steady at 1,260 over the past 90 days.