New Delhi, March 10 -- India should aim to become the global leader in agricultural and processed food exports, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, urging deeper collaboration between the food, agriculture and hospitality sectors to boost value-added exports.

India's food and agricultural exports, covering farm produce and fisheries, have reached nearly Rs.5 trillion (over $55 billion) annually, making the country the seventh-largest exporter of agricultural produce globally, Goyal said speaking at the inauguration of the 40th edition of the Aahaar International Food and Hospitality Fair in New Delhi.

The minister said between 2014 and 2025, India's agri and food exports have witnessed significant growth. Export...