War conditions in the Middle East are affecting the supply of imported apples and other fruits to markets in Hyderabad, India. Traders at the Batasingaram fruit market report that imports have slowed, leading to price increases as stocks decline.
Market sources linked to the Gaddiannaram Agricultural Market Committee state that apple imports have already stalled due to the conflict in the region.
Between January and June each year, India receives large shipments of apples from Iran. These apples are widely supplied in Indian markets, including Hyderabad. Traders report that prolonged conflict conditions may affect production and exports from apple-growing areas in the West Azerbaijan and Urmia regions of Iran.
More than 100 tons of apples were imported into the Batasingaram market during March, according to traders. A large share of these consignments consisted of apples from Iran.
Traders also report declining imports of dates to the city. India imports fresh dates mainly from Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. These products arrive at various ports before being transported to Hyderabad markets.
Source: Hyderabad Mail
