India's horticultural industry and the competition outlook in world markets.
Kreamer R., Kirby K.
7 tab., 2 maps
World Horticultural Trade & US Export Opportunities : 8-14
Abstract : India's export prospects appear promising since it embarked upon a course of major economic reforms over the past few years. Some measure of trade liberalization has occurred, and more is expected as reform packages have become annual events. The successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round of GATT talks has reportedly bolstered confidence in trading opportunities with India, both as a market and as a supplier of a variety of horticultural products and commodities to world markets. Apart from the long-established trade in tropical products (e.g., spices, mangoes, tropical fruit and vegetables), India is targeting markets with crops normally associated with temperate climate suppliers: table grapes, apples, and fresh and processed vegetables. Although starting from a very low base, India is now exporting products to non-traditional markets. As India's ability to penetrate these markets is improved through further economic reforms, there is some question as to the extent India will assert itself as a competitor of the USA in horticultural products. The report focuses on export prospects for three fruits: table grapes, apples and mangoes.