FruitOne, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA), on Thursday said they were delighted to announce the arrival of the first shipment of South African lemons in India for the season.
“This shipment signals the strong trade relationship between South Africa and India. It starts the season, and hopefully also starts an era of increased exports and opportunities for our two countries,” Ntsibande said. Ntsibande also pointed out that citrus exports to India have increased significantly.
Since 2020, citrus exports have almost tripled to 36 000 tons. South Africa also exports oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit to India. However, Ntsibande mentioned an obstacle to further growth: “A steep citrus import tariff of 30% keeps South African growers and the thriving Indian consumer from benefiting even more.” Ntsibande said he expressed hope that the progress already made in trade relations between SA and India continues.
The arrival of 1 600 cartons of lemons on the vessel Navios Verde, welcomed by major importers IG International, is just the beginning. India, just because of its sheer population size and its growing middle-class, is important to South Africa’s future,” said Leard van del Burg, FruitOne brand is known in India, and it is important for us to supply to the whole market to assist in making lemons available to this market.” Adding Lemons to this market in India is a big step forward in this regard.”
India’s appreciation for South Africa can act as a fillip. With a target of exporting 260 mi...
“This shipment signals the strong trade relationship between South Africa and India. It starts the season, and hopefully also starts an era of increased exports and opportunities for our two countries,” Ntsibande said. Ntsibande also pointed out that citrus exports to India have increased significantly.
Since 2020, citrus exports have almost tripled to 36 000 tons. South Africa also exports oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit to India. However, Ntsibande mentioned an obstacle to further growth: “A steep citrus import tariff of 30% keeps South African growers and the thriving Indian consumer from benefiting even more.” Ntsibande said he expressed hope that the progress already made in trade relations between SA and India continues.
The arrival of 1 600 cartons of lemons on the vessel Navios Verde, welcomed by major importers IG International, is just the beginning. India, just because of its sheer population size and its growing middle-class, is important to South Africa’s future,” said Leard van del Burg, FruitOne brand is known in India, and it is important for us to supply to the whole market to assist in making lemons available to this market.” Adding Lemons to this market in India is a big step forward in this regard.”
India’s appreciation for South Africa can act as a fillip. With a target of exporting 260 mi...
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