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Pakistan’s Kinnow Exports Hold Firm After Afghan Market Closure, Earning $40 Million in 45 Days

A coordinated push by the Commerce Ministry with TDAP kept shipments moving by opening buyers in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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.