15% spike likely in dry fruit imports from Afghanistan on easier trade flow

Dry fruits from Afghanistan are set to reach the Indian markets in much greater numbers soon, spurred by greater demand and easier trade flow.

Last week, major Afghan exporters signed more than $67 million worth of contracts at a trade mission mounted by the Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock from Afghanistan.

"In total, $27.3 million in confirmed deals were signed (a total of 5,200 tonnes). The three leading products comprised raisins (37.1 per cent), saffron (17.5 per cent) and apples (7.3 per cent). Other products included grapes, apricots, pomegranates, dried fruits