29 Jan 2022 Indian Pomegranate: Bangladesh
- Bangladesh has emerged as the top destination for export of Indian pomegranates over the years.
- In the last financial year (2020-21), India exported 68,502.9 tonnes of fruits, of which 36,906.77 tonnes (more than 50%) went to Bangladesh.
Introduction:
- Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world.
- It grows well in semi-arid conditions and can be grown up to an altitude of 500 m above mean sea level. It grows well in hot and dry winters, provided suitable irrigation facilities are available.
- Pomegranate is grown mostly in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat, Pomegranate has emerged as a major export crop to the drought affected areas of the state.
- Indian exports have stagnated at around 50,000-60,000 tonnes in the last few years, as the increased focus on fruit quality has hit growth potential.
- While the European Union is a major market where fruits fetch premium prices and have higher quality control standards.
- Non-availability of fruits ready for export has reduced the attractiveness of Indian exporters in the European markets over the years.
Reasons for export growth in Bangladesh:
- Ease of transportation and relatively relaxed import norms have helped Indian growers to move their fruits to Bangladesh, even though the share of exports to European countries has declined.
- This fruit can be exported to Bangladesh throughout the year and thus Europeans can send their produce even when the season ends.
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