India’s import was recorded $304.01 Million value Fresh Apples around the world
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India’s production is estimated to rise nearly 400,000 tons to 2.3 million, rebounding from last year’s weather-affected crop. The apple producing states in India are Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Imports are anticipated to remain constant at 245,000 tons as higher shipments from the U.S., New Zealand, and Chile contribute towards filling the gap left from lost China supplies. From Year 2017, ban on China apples remains in place.
India is not self-sufficient in producing apples, the Indian apple producers start the market with good quality, then the supplies run low in January. Import Apples are able to supplement the consumers of India until the local crop starts in August. The country of India imports 24 times more apples than it produces.
On the other hands, in 2019, Increase in duty on imports from the US is likely to strengthen the prices of apple in Indian Market. Due to higher price of US apples, Indian importers will turn the trade to other destinations like Chile, New Zealand, Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan to full fill the Indian fruits market need.
India’s import was recorded $304.01 Million value Fresh Apples in (Jan-Dec) 2018, where US was the first largest exporter recorded value $165.38 and Chile was the second largest exporter recorded value $57.33 Million of the Fresh Apples for India in (Jan-Dec) 2018.
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Indian importer can also turn the trade toward others Latin American countries, Like Argentina and Brazil, there are two more destination from where Indian can import, Mexico and Uruguay, but right now both countries apple production is downwards trend.
Recently fresh Apple import from Brazil suddenly increase by 432.98% which was recorded $4.01 Million in (Jan-Dec) 2018 and previously $0.752 Million was recorded in (Jan-Dec) 2017. As same Argentinian apple also suddenly increased by 422.36% which was recorded $0.841 million in (Jan-Dec) 2018 and previously $0.161 was recorded in (Jan-Dec) 2017.
There are seven different varieties being imported in India – Red Delicious, Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Piñata, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, organic variety with the first two remaining the primary varieties. Organic apples will cater to the health-conscious Indian consumers.
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India, not only the importing Apples from Latin American also importing edible fruits and nuts which was recorded $100.778 Million in 2018.
In 2018, Chile launches campaign to promote kiwifruit in India. Chile is the third largest exporter of kiwifruit in the world and earned $188 million through kiwifruit exports in 2017. With Chile signing a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with India in 2017, the Latin American country enjoys 50 per cent advantage in tariffs as compared to other countries that export this exotic fruit to India.
Currently around 60% of Argentine lemons go to Europe, especially the Netherlands and Spain, with much of the rest going to the Far East, Canada, Russia and the Ukraine.The Indian markets have opened to Argentine lemons, although phytosanitary protocols still need to be settled before exports can begin at the end of the 2019 campaign. Argentina is working on lowering the tariffs required by India, which currently stand at 30%. As a result of this tariff, India will not immediately become an important market, but in the long-term, given its enormous population, Argentina spies great prospects on the subcontinent. For now, Indians are not used to consuming yellow lemon, but rather a kind of lime, similar to the Tahiti lime. Therefore, as consumer trends change, the prospects for Argentina’s lemons will improve. Genova and Eureka are the main lemon varieties grown in Argentina.
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Peruvian avocados began entering the Indian market from September 2017 by air and the first maritime container arrived at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port in July 2018, where $0.277 Million value avocado imported in India in 2018. Hass Avocados are increasingly becoming a favoured food amongst
Indians today. They are used in guacamole, spreads, salads and sauces to accompany meals. Avocados are a popular superfood. They are slightly nutty,
creamy and full of flavour. Hass avocados in particular are versatile in the
way one can consume them. The fat in the rich Hass avocados make for better
taste and texture, apart from being highly nutritious. Unlike other varieties,
these avocados have more healthy fat content and are considered to be ideal for
a low-carb diet. This is also why they are favoured by many weight-watchers.
Additionally, avocado oil has proven benefits for a healthy heart and skin. It
can help lower and control cholesterol levels. Moreover, avocados are said to
contain more potassium than bananas, along with being rich in several vitamins.
Pricing these widely consumed avocados at INR 750 per kilogram.
Here is the list of fruits which are importing in India from Latin America:
- Fresh Apples – Chile, Argentina and Brazil
- Fresh Kiwifruit – Chile
- Fresh cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus Vaccinium - Chile
- Fresh grapes – Chile, Peru
- Dried prunes – Chile and Argentina
- Fresh or Dried Cashew Nut in Shell – Venezuela
- Fresh or Dried Avocados - Peru
- Fresh or dried walnuts (shelled) - Chile
- Fresh or Dried almonds in shell – Chile
- Fresh strawberries - Argentina
- Fresh Lemon - Argentina
- Fresh pears – Chile and Argentina
- Fresh cherries (Excluding sour cherries) – Chile and Argentina
- Dried prunes - Chile
Article by Sandeep Wasnik | Latin America & the Caribbean Market Expert
Contact : latinosbiz@gmail.com
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