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Agriculture
APEDA launches trial export of 1.5 MT Arunachal kiwi to Dubai
✍️ India Shipping News
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:01 AM
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has cleared a pilot shipment of 1.5 million tonnes of kiwi from Arunachal Pradesh to Dubai, marking the fruit’s first foray into the UAE market.
New Delhi – APEDA has given the green light for a trial export of 1.5 million tonnes of kiwi grown in Arunachal Pradesh to be shipped to Dubai. The move aims to test the fruit’s acceptance in the Gulf market and assess logistical requirements for future larger consignments.
The kiwi, cultivated in the high‑altitude orchards of Arunachal Pradesh, has recently attracted attention for its quality and nutritional value. Export officials say the trial will help establish phytosanitary protocols and pricing structures suitable for the United Arab Emirates.
Stakeholders, including state horticulture departments and private growers, are monitoring the shipment closely, hoping it will open a new revenue stream for the region’s farmers. If successful, APEDA plans to scale up exports and explore additional markets in the Middle East.
The trial shipment is expected to reach Dubai’s ports within the next few weeks, where local distributors will evaluate the fruit’s market potential. The initiative underscores the government’s push to diversify agricultural exports beyond traditional commodities.
The kiwi, cultivated in the high‑altitude orchards of Arunachal Pradesh, has recently attracted attention for its quality and nutritional value. Export officials say the trial will help establish phytosanitary protocols and pricing structures suitable for the United Arab Emirates.
Stakeholders, including state horticulture departments and private growers, are monitoring the shipment closely, hoping it will open a new revenue stream for the region’s farmers. If successful, APEDA plans to scale up exports and explore additional markets in the Middle East.
The trial shipment is expected to reach Dubai’s ports within the next few weeks, where local distributors will evaluate the fruit’s market potential. The initiative underscores the government’s push to diversify agricultural exports beyond traditional commodities.