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Increase in volumes of fruit imported by India
India
Thursday 15 December 2016
FJ
In the Indian market the prices of imported fruit, once high, have become relatively affordable.
As a consequence of the Russian embargo on fresh European and American products, India is receiving more and more fruit from these countries and prices are falling on the Indian market making these products more affordable to the greatest number.
Without the Russian market, offers from Europe, Canada, the United States and Australia are increasing and producers and exporters are looking for new outlets. The Indian market attracts by its volume. According to estimates by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, India imports about 330,000 tonnes of fruit, mainly from Europe, the United States, South Africa, Southeast Asia, Canada And South-East Asia.
Grofers, the online grocery platform registered a 75% increase in the fruit segment, mainly due to the increase in the range. Imports of kiwis increased by 60%, citrus by 30% and apples by 20%.
source : dna india com
