The percentage share of processed food exports in agri-exports of the country has increased from 13.7% in 2014-15 to 25.6% in 2022-23 respectively, as detailed below:
| Year | Percentage share of Processed-Food Export in Agri-Food Export |
| 2014-15 | 13.7 |
| 2015-16 | 16.4 |
| 2016-17 | 16.4 |
| 2017-18 | 14.9 |
| 2018-19 | 18.1 |
| 2019-20 | 19.1 |
| 2020-21 | 22.2 |
| 2021-22 | 22.6 |
| 2022-23 | 25.6 |
MoFPI through implementation of the Central Sector Scheme, namely, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), interalia, helps in creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet across the country. The scheme not only provide a boost to the growth of food processing sector in the country but also helps in, interalia, reducing wastage of agricultural produce, increasing the processing level and enhancing the export of the processed foods.
MoFPI is also implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme- PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) for providing technical, financial and business support for setting up/upgradation of 2 lakh Micro Food Processing Enterprises. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme also launched by MoFPI for the period 2021-22 to 2026-27 to create global food champions and improving the visibility of Indian food brands abroad.
Besides above, the allied Ministries/Departments and their Agencies such as Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, APEDA, MPEDA, etc. also extend enabling support through their respective schemes like Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, Agriculture Export Promotion Plan Scheme, National Agriculture Infra Financing Facility, etc.
