The season for fresh Barhi dates in India has gotten off to a good start, with larger sizes for the dates, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian produce exporter Krish International: "We are both a grower and exporter of fresh Barhi dates from India. The season has recently started in a positive way. Our Barhi dates are grown organically, and in terms of size, we're hopeful about a larger harvest compared to last year. Right now, only India has started the harvest for Barhi dates, as other countries will follow suit later. This means we're in an advantageous situation right now, and we can hopefully make full use of it. Overall volumes seem to be a bit lower than last year, but the quality remains at a very high level."
According to Chivda, the focus can be on supplying their clients, as they've received more than enough orders ahead of the season. "Current demand is very good. We already received many orders before the season even started. This means we can just focus on delivery to the fresh markets all over the globe. Our team is excited to now fulfil all of our buyers' requirements. Thankfully, the prices for the Barhi dates are on a stable level, so there shouldn't be much difference compared to the previous year."
The war in Iran has not gone unnoticed, and Chivda acknowledges this could have a serious effect on international trade as well: "In international trade, many things can affect the industry, especially when it comes to war. When a war rages, logistics always become more challenging. As such, we're monitoring the situation in Iran closely, as it could have an impact on the date trade. That being said, we're seeing strong demand despite these challenges right now. We hope everything comes to a peaceful end."
According to Chavda, the fresh Barhi dates from India are gaining more popularity by the year. "Our fresh Barhi dates are much more famous nowadays, compared to the past. We see demand from all parts of the world, but especially in Europe, Canada, the Gulf region, as well as other Asian countries," he concludes.
For more information:
Himant Chavda
Krish International
Tel: +917878119473
Email: [email protected]
https://www.barhidatesindia.com/