KARACHI: Pakistan has exported around 6,000 tonnes of kinno to markets in the Middle East, Sri Lanka and the Philippines since the start of the export season on Dec 1.
The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) has set a citrus export target of 300,000 tonnes for the current season, expected to generate $110 million in foreign exchange.
Last season, the country exported 250,000 tonnes, earning $95m.
PFVA Patron-in-Chief Waheed Ahmed said a bumper crop is expected this year, with total production forecast to reach 2.7 million tonnes, significantly higher than last year’s 1.7m tonnes.
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However, he noted that Pakistan’s kinno exports remain 50 per cent lower than the 550,000 tonnes achieved five years ago. He attributed the decline to limited research and development in citrus cultivation and continued reliance on old varieties that are less resilient to environmental challenges.
PFVA Patron-in-Chief Waheed Ahmed said this season has seen a bumper crop, with total production expected to reach 2.7m tonnes.https://t.co/IlbI5rB33Z
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Mr Ahmed said the PFVA has submitted short-, medium- and long-term reform plans to the government aimed at developing new kinno varieties and modernising production practices. With implementation, he said, Pakistan could raise its citrus export revenue to $400m within five years.
