India: Product Brief. Indian Fresh Fruit Sector, 2008. GAIN Report Number IN8150

摘要

India imported 77,450 tons of fresh fruit during IFY 2007-08 (April-March), of which apple imports constituted the maximum share of around 75 percent. Consistent quality, attractive appearance and the positive image of U.S. produce led to higher imports of fresh fruits from the United States. Apple import volumes from the United States were lower during the first nine months of 2008 due to limited supplies and strong prices but the growing Indian economy, middle income population, increasing health consciousness, and expanding organized retail sector will drive future increases in imports of fresh fruits.