Overview
- An official statement on Monday reported roughly $40 million in receipts over the December to mid-January peak window.
- Exporters redirected consignments when the Afghan route closed, with trade missions assisting logistics and buyer outreach.
- Data show steady dispatches through December and sustained momentum across the first 15 days of January despite regional constraints.
- Authorities prioritized market diversification into the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other non-traditional destinations with strict phytosanitary compliance.
- Officials said the measures maintained export schedules and helped shield growers and processors from losses, reinforcing confidence across the kinnow value chain.