INDIA

Feedback from the Trade on Their Plans and Interest in the USA Pear Season:

The trade sentiment is positive as the USA Pears containers have arrived in India in the month of November and the overall quality is good. Feedback from key importers indicates positive market movement and good demand in the coming weeks.

Expectations for Any Freight or Logistics Challenges:

No such issues reported.

Opportunities in Your Market for Specific Varieties, Sizes, and Grades:

Anjou pears from the US have arrived in the market after many years and have found acceptance. The demand is likely to increase in the coming weeks as South African supplies are expected to lessen.

Update on the Competition in the Market:

South African pears are dominating the Indian market. Even at the end of the season, substantial volume of South African pears can be seen across the country. Pears from Chile are available in limited volume. Illegally imported Shandong pears from China are also available in large volume in the fresh fruit markets of the country.

Political or Economic Issues Impacting Imports, Retail, or Consumer Behavior:

The much-hyped US-India trade deal is still in works. It is unclear when there will be an actual signing.

Other Brief Comments:

The pear market in India is stressed primarily because of oversupply from South Africa and the challenges faced due to the illegally-imported Chinese pears in the market. USA Pears are trying to find their place again and regain some of the lost market share.