Domestic apples First export to India Expected to be the world's largest consumer December 13th 7:51
In order to expand exports of agricultural products, a trial export of apples has started in India with a population of 1.3 billion. Apples from Aomori Prefecture are expected to be shipped within the year at the earliest, and are expected to be a new export destination.
Exports to India include “Fuji” and “Wanglin” produced in Aomori Prefecture, which will be shipped 10 trials from the end of this month at the earliest.
This is the first time apples are exported from Japan to India.
As a result of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' discussion with the Indian government for 10 years, a full-scale export was approved if there were no problems such as pests. The
Amidst sluggish domestic apple consumption, production areas such as Aomori Prefecture are focusing on expanding exports, and currently Taiwan and Hong Kong are the main export destinations.
India, with a population of 1.3 billion, is one of the world's leading apple consumers, and is seen as a promising market in the future and is expected to be a new export destination.