US: Washington's apple exports successful again, following India's lifting of tariff
Fresh Apple
Published Feb 29, 2024
Tridge summary
The Washington state apple industry is witnessing a significant boost in exports to India, following the removal of a 20% tariff. This has reopened the second-largest market for Washington apples, which were valued at over $250 million in 2022. Since the tariff removal on September 6, 1.3 million cartons of apples have already been shipped to India, indicating a promising growth in exports.
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Original content
The Washington state apple industry faced a significant setback when India imposed a 20% tariff in retaliation to US tariffs on steel and aluminum. This move effectively closed off what was the second-largest market for Washington apples in 2018, where the state contributed 53% of India's apple imports, plummeting to a mere 1% after the tariff imposition. However, the landscape shifted dramatically on September 6, with the removal of these tariffs, sparking a resurgence in apple exports from Washington to India. "On that day, shipments to India started in great value and volume. So far, we've shipped 1.3 million cartons of apples to India," Todd Fryhover, President of the Washington Apple Commission, revealed. The lifting of tariffs is not just a win for apple exports but also heralds significant economic benefits. "Apple ...
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