ENA Sectors 2025-06-27 15:32:42 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Chandigarh, Jun 27 (KNN)</strong> The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab, has facilitated the export of the first-ever consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot to Qatar and the UAE.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">On 23 June 2025, a 1 metric tonne shipment of premium rose-scented litchis was flagged off to Doha, Qatar, along with an additional 0.5 metric tonne consignment dispatched to Dubai, UAE&mdash;marking a dual export milestone and reinforcing Indias growing stature in global fresh fruit markets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative was made possible through the coordinated efforts of APEDA, the Punjab Horticulture Department, the Lulu Group, and progressive farmer Prabhat Singh from Sujanpur, who supplied the high-quality rose-scented litchis.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the National Horticulture Board, Punjab produced 71,490 metric tonnes of litchi in FY 2023 24&mdash;contributing 12.39 percent to Indias total litchi output&mdash;across 4,327 hectares, with an average yield of 16,523 kg/ha. In the same period, India exported 639.53 metric tonnes of litchi.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias fruits and vegetables exports reached USD 3.87 billion in FY 2024 25 (April March), reflecting a 5.67 percent growth year-on-year. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">While traditional exports like mangoes, bananas, grapes, and oranges remain dominant, emerging products such as cherries, jamun, and litchis are increasingly making inroads into overseas markets.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42599 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-exports-first-ever-rose-scented-litchis-from-punjab-to-qatar-uae 2025-06-27 15:32:42 knnindia.co.in