Nashik 50,000 tonnes in grape exports
The grape export has increased by 12% to 50,100 tonne, as against 44,800 tonne exported during the corresponding period in 2015-16.
The export season will continue till April-end and may cross the previous export figure of Rs 1.08 lakh metric tonne.
The entry of Chile grapes in European countries has had a significant impact however and has lead to a decline in prices in Europe and Russia.
President of Grapes Exporters' Association of India (GEAI) Jagannath Khapre told TOI, "The grape export has crossed the 50,000 metric tonne so far. We are expecting around 20% to 25% rise in the export. Currently, the scenario is good but pricing is the main issue. This year, the grape export prices have declined in Europe from Rs 100 per kg to Rs 50-60 per kg."
source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
