date:Nov 12, 2018
FAS New Delhi forecasts marketing year (MY) 2018/19 declines in fresh apple import of approximately 9 percent year-on-year, reaching 0.23 million metric tons (MMT). FAS New Delhi also estimates declines in pear imports of 4 percent year-on-year to 14,000 metric tons (MT) overall.
These import declines are largely due to significant rupee depreciation, Indian trade concerns about the global trade outlook, and a temporary ban on Chinese apples and pears from entry into Indian market. India will r