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Export of Kinnows misses objectives
Pakistan
Tuesday 08 January 2013
FJ
Production of Kinnow this season (December to April) is estimated at 1.8 million tons and the export target is set at 200,000 tons
There has been a difficult start to the season for exports of kinnows in Pakistan.
Kinnow exports for December 2012 were down 13% compared to forecasts. Pakistan exported only 39,000 tons of Kinnow compared to a projected 45,000 tons.
Several reasons may explain this decrease. A strike of transporters for 2 weeks disrupted the industry. Due to economic sanctions imposed by the United States on trade with Iran, Pakistan does not export to its largest traditional market. Exports to Iran represented an annual volume of 25,000 tons. Finally, the last possible explanation,
the Indonesia market remained closed because of taxes deemed excessive. Talks are underway to resolve this and the Indonesian market could absorb 20 to 25 000 tons of Kinnow.
The PDCA (Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchant Association) expects a production of at least 1.8 million tonnes of Kinnow this season (December to April). The export target is 200,000 tons. Its main destinations are: Ukraine, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, England, Kuwait, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh and Bahrain.
The PDCA (Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchant Association) expects a production of at least 1.8 million tonnes of Kinnow this season (December to April). The export target is 200,000 tons. Its main destinations are: Ukraine, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, England, Kuwait, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh and Bahrain.
source : pakistan daily times
