NASHIK: Grape exports from Nashik to Russia and Ukraine have been affected due to the war, but shipment to other European nations has been substantial.
In the 2021 grape season, Nashik’s export to European nations was 1,26 million MT, including over 17,600 MT to Russia and Ukraine. 98,000 MT of Grapes has been exported to European countries, including 48,000 MT to the Netherlands, 9,000 MT to the United Kingdom, and 8,000 MT to Germany.
Kailas Shirsat, deputy director of the district agriculture department, said that the grape export to Russia had been affected by around 2,500 MT so far due to the war.
Exports volume will keep increasing and continue till mid-April. Around 3,000 containers with 36,000 MT grapes are expected to be exported in three weeks. Grape exporters are fetching comparatively better rates between $0,72 and $0,99 per kg.
Source: Times of India
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