Australia’s organic farmers and winemakers are set to tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing food markets, thanks to a landmark agreement with India that will make it easier than ever to sell “certified organic” Down Under produce on the subcontinent.

The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on organics equivalence, signed this week, means Australia and India will officially recognise each other’s organic certification systems. For Australian producers, this is a game-changer: their products can now be marketed in India as fully organic simply by meeting Australia’s own National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce.

India’s appetite for organic food is booming. Valued at $2.9 billion in 2024, the market is forecast to grow 20 percent annually and reach a staggering $16.5 billion by 2033. That’s a golden opportunity for Australian growers—from boutique vineyards to large-scale grain and food processors.

Under the arrangement, Australian exporters can now send:

• Unprocessed plant products (excluding seaweed, aquatic plants, and greenhouse crops)
• Processed foods with one or more plant-based ingredients
• Organic wine

All carrying the official organic label recognised in India.

At the same time, the two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Food Safety to collaborate on food regulation, international standards, and emerging safety issues.
These moves build on commitments made under the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) and the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed in 2020.

Since July 2022, the Australian Government has chalked up 231 agricultural market access achievements—from opening 29 new export markets to restoring and protecting dozens more. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins MP says this latest deal underscores that momentum:

“Our Government’s focus on nurturing relationships with partners like India provides farmers and producers with the best platform for growth.

This new agreement is a significant opportunity for Australian organic producers, as India’s market is set to expand dramatically, driven by health-conscious consumers and rising investment.”

For Indian shoppers, the deal promises more choice in premium, chemical-free foods and fine organic wines from Australia. For Australian producers, it’s a fast track into a market expected to become part of the world’s third-largest economy by 2028.

As the Indus Age community knows, Australia and India’s trade ties have never been closer. This organic food pact is another sign that the relationship is growing—literally and sustainably—from farm to table.