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India's First Commercial Sea Shipment of Pomegranates Arrives in the US with 'Excellent' Quality

The successful shipment of 14 tons of Bhagwa pomegranates marks a milestone in India's fresh fruit exports and Indo-US trade expansion efforts.

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Overview

  • India's inaugural commercial sea shipment of Bhagwa pomegranates, comprising 4,620 boxes (14 tons), successfully arrived in New York in March 2025.
  • The shipment reached the US East Coast within five weeks of departure and received 'excellent' quality reports from customers.
  • This milestone follows India's efforts to enhance the shelf life of pomegranates to 60 days, enabling a shift from air to cost-effective sea freight.
  • APEDA facilitated USDA pre-clearance protocols in December 2024 to ensure smooth regulatory and logistical processes for the shipment.
  • The achievement aligns with India and the US's goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, with ongoing negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement.