Apple production in India to halve this season

Published 2023년 7월 31일

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Due to heavy rains and floods, apple production in Kashmir is expected to decrease by 50% this year, after reaching 1.87 million tons last year. Almost all apples in India are grown in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, with less than 2% being exported mainly to Bangladesh and Nepal. Additionally, India has become the second-largest importer of apples globally, with the main suppliers being Iran and Turkey, but other countries like Italy, Chile, New Zealand, and Poland have also seen significant increases in their apple exports to India.

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The Apple Growers Association of India and Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers predict that Kashmir's apple production will drop by 50% this season. Last year, this figure was 1.87 million tons. It is reported by AgroTimes with reference to The Print. India's apple production is expected to nearly halve this year after heavy rains and floods wiped out about $122 million worth of fruit in the main producing region, officials and farmer unions said. See also: The supply of plums and blueberries is growing, the apple is getting cheaper - a review of trading floors for the week Almost all apples in India, mostly consumed domestically, are grown in the mountainous regions of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Less than 2% of the country's apples are exported, mainly to Bangladesh and Nepal. Earlier, EastFruit experts analyzed how India's decision to cancel the import duty on apple from the United States will affect the global apple market. According to preliminary estimates, in 2022, apple imports ...

Source: Eastfruit