Kinnow

Pakistan ships 460,000 tons of citrus fruit abroad in 2020-21, 30% higher than last year

Exporters unable to send containers to port due to lack of transport vehicles

Reduces cess rate to Rs30 per kg from Rs160 per kg

Owing to quality issues, country cannot fully benefit from increased demand

Around 21 firms in Pakistan qualified to process citrus for export to Beijing

Lack of guidelines by agriculture dept and diseases contribute to falling output in hub of mandarin

Sargodha has been producing over 2 million tonnes annually

Based on its taste, juice, size, Sargodha’s kinnow are regarded best in the world

Fruits transported from foreign countries were the main cause of spreading diseases at local level

Exporters set lower target due to stiff competition in global market

The kinnow was being purchased from farmers at a rate of Rs1000 per 40 kilogrammes by processors

Argue Rs1,000-per-40kg price will badly hurt citrus exports

Exporters offer Rs600 per 40 kg, which is lower than last year

Sargodha’s kinnow is world famous, but needs proper infrastructure

Seedless varieties will lead to sustainable production and help enhance trade

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research expects exports to increase about 20% in current season

Excellent crop at home, low production by competitors help increase shipments

Exports could also be increased after ensuring the best production of seedless quality

Exports of the citrus fruit expected to increase to 60,000 tons

The rate of 40kg kinnow has been finalised at Rs800

Last year, Tehran allowed imports for only two months

Fruit exporters welcome decision, urge permanent solution to issue

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