Tripura secures major German export orders for 500 MT organic ginger and 20 MT bird’s eye chilli at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, strengthening India’s global organic trade ambitions and boosting farmer incomes through certified, traceable, premium produce.
In a significant boost to India’s organic export ambitions, Tripura has secured export orders from German buyers for 500 metric tonnes of organic ginger and 20 metric tonnes of bird’s eye chilli during BIOFACH 2026, held in Nuremberg, Germany, from February 10 to 13.
The development was announced by Tripura’s Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, who attended the international organic trade fair and addressed participants at the event. He said the response from European buyers reflects growing global confidence in Tripura’s certified organic produce and robust quality standards.
According to the Minister, German importers expressed strong interest not only in placing immediate orders but also in visiting Tripura to explore long-term sourcing partnerships. The buyers were particularly impressed with the state’s structured organic farming ecosystem, traceability mechanisms, and compliance with international food safety norms.
BIOFACH is globally recognized as one of the largest trade fairs dedicated to organic food and agriculture, attracting stakeholders from across continents. India’s participation was led by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. APEDA is playing a pivotal role in expanding India’s global footprint in organic exports.
Minister Nath highlighted that APEDA has set an ambitious target of increasing India’s share in global organic food exports from approximately 2.5 percent at present to nearly 12 percent over the next five years. He emphasized that Tripura is fully aligned with this national objective and is working to scale up production, certification, and value addition.
He stated that India’s organic movement is guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under whose leadership the country aims to position itself as a global hub for organic and natural farming. The Minister said that organic agriculture is not merely an export strategy but a sustainable development pathway that restores soil health, improves farmer incomes, and addresses climate concerns.
For Tripura, organic farming is deeply rooted in tradition and geography. The state’s high rainfall, rich biodiversity, forest ecosystems, and historically low chemical usage have created a natural foundation for organic agriculture. Over the past decade, the state has transformed this inherent advantage into a structured and tradable organic movement.
Currently, 53 organic Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) are actively operating in Tripura, strengthening value chains and facilitating market access. More than 26,000 hectares of land in the state are registered and certified as organic, with over 26,800 farmers formally enrolled under the Organic Certification System.
Tripura offers a diverse basket of premium organic products, including aromatic rice varieties such as Kali Khasa and Hari Narayan, black rice like Maimi Hangar, sticky rice such as Biron, along with bird’s eye chilli, turmeric, sesame, ginger, pineapple, jackfruit, and other indigenous horticultural produce.
The Minister underscored that all certified products comply with stringent organic standards, backed by robust traceability systems that ensure authenticity and consistent quality for global buyers. He said the state government is focusing not only on production but also on strengthening processing infrastructure, packaging, branding, and international marketing linkages.
“Our vision goes beyond cultivation. We are committed to ensuring fair and remunerative prices for farmers while delivering ethically produced, climate-friendly food to global consumers,” he said, inviting importers, processors, retailers, researchers, and investors to partner with Tripura in organic sourcing and value chain development.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in the Northeast at Dibrugarh in Assam, describing it as a matter of immense pride and strategic importance. He noted that such infrastructure would play a crucial role during natural disasters and enhance regional security preparedness.
The twin developments—Tripura’s export breakthrough at BIOFACH 2026 and the inauguration of strategic infrastructure in the Northeast—underscore the region’s growing integration into India’s economic and strategic growth narrative. With rising global demand for organic produce, Tripura’s successful engagement with European buyers signals a transformative opportunity for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs in the state.
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As international markets increasingly prioritize sustainability, traceability, and climate-conscious production, Tripura’s organic ecosystem appears well-positioned to capture a larger share of global trade. The confirmed German orders mark not just a commercial success but a milestone in the state’s journey toward becoming a reliable exporter of premium organic commodities.
