Question : What percentage growth has been seen in the export of guava from India since 2013 till now ?
A. 260%
B. 160%
C. 360%
D. None of the above
Answer : (a)
Related facts —
- Indian guavas export saw a growth of 260% since 2013.
- Key points of the recent(February 2022) export statistics released by Ministry of Commerce —
- Exports grow from USD 0.58 Million in April-January 2013-14 to USD 2.09 Million in April 2021-22.
- Fresh fruits has also witnessed considerable growth.
- Fresh Grapes is the largest exported items among all fresh food category.
- During 2020-21, the export value of Fresh Grapes – 314 million dollar
- Export of other Fresh Fruits – 302 million dollar
- Export of Fresh Mangoes – 36 million dollar
- Export of others(Betel Leaves & Nuts) – 19 million dollar
- Major exporting destination of fresh fruits(2020-21) – Bangladesh(USD126.6 million)
- Countries followed by Bangladesh – Netherland>UAE>UK>Nepal>Iran>Russia>Saudi Arabia>Oman>Qatar.
- Top ten countries accounted for 82 per cent in India’s export of fresh fruits in 2020-21.
- Growth of 200% in the export of curd (yogurt) and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) since 2013
- Dairy export is growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 10.5 per cent in the last five years.
- Major exporting destination of dairy product(2020-21) – UAE>Bangladesh>USA>Bhutan>Singapore>Saudi Arabia >Malaysia>Qatar>Indonesia.
- Top ten countries accounted for more than 61 per cent share in India’s dairy export in 2020-21.
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