Grapes exports in Andhra Pradesh post 100% rise

Grapes exporters in Andhra Pradesh have exported over 100% this season, which ended first week of this month, when compared to the corresponding period last year. The popular Thomson Seedless grapes accounted for more than 80% of the exports, followed by other varieties like Sharath Seedless and the Australian 'Flame Seedless'. More than 50% of the containers headed for the UK, while nearly 30% went to other European countries and the remaining to the Far-East Asia and the Gulf countries.