While forecasting a slight decline in the import of apples to India during the market year (MY) 2022-23 (July-June), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said apples from Iran were likely to continue their strong export growth in the latter half of MY 2022-23. The shorter transit time between Iran and India and an attractive import price are the reasons cited.
The USDA FAS (Foreign Agricultural Service) report titled ‘Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual’ said India’s apple imports for MY 2022-23 are forecast at 4,30,000 tonnes, a slight decrease from the previous year’s 4,48,000 tonnes reports www.thehindubusinessline.com
According to the report, Turkey was the major supplier with a 26 per cent market share during MY 2021-22, followed by Iran (23 per cent), Chile (18 per cent), and Italy (14 per cent), respectively.
It said Iranian apples are forecast to continue their strong export growth in the latter half of MY 2022-23 due to shorter transit times against other origins, and demand for apples in southern markets during the lean season. Turkish-origin apples will also maintain high market share, with distribution mainly limited to large, metropolitan areas, it said.