Singapore's demand for Indian vegetables grows
Among overseas nations having direct flight connectivity with Tiruchi, Singapore has emerged as the leading overseas market for shippers of the central region exporting vegetables to the country every day.
Nearly 400 tonnes of perishables – vegetables, fruits and flowers – were being exported to Singapore per month from Tiruchi international freight terminal through three overseas carriers.
Assorted vegetables including brinjal, ladies finger and beans, besides lemon, coconut and chillies, make for the bulk of exports to the South East Asian country.
Exports to Singapore alone constitute nearly 80% of the entire overseas freight despatched from Tiruchi international airport every month. The huge demand in Singapore for vegetables grown in Tamil Nadu has been driven by the competitive rates offered to shippers of the central region and the frequency of flights, say stakeholders.
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