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.

— Source publishedWed, 27 May, 2026, 12:28 IST·First seen Wed, 27 May, 2026, 12:51 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Ministry of Commerce · India exported 344.2k tonnes of sweet biscuits in FY26, with Africa emerging as a key growth market and Kenya now the second-largest

Key facts

  • 344.2 thousand tonnes FY2025-26

Why this matters

Africa's emergence as a biscuit growth corridor opens M&A targets in East African distribution and co-manufacturing assets that could compress go-to-market timelines by 18-24 months.