INDIA

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

USA Pears are not available in the fresh fruit markets of the country. Most major importers have suggested that they are finding it difficult to source USA Pears at price points that will work in India. They have also mentioned lack of shipper interest in sending product to a far off market like India, given the high demand from closer markets.

Expectations for Any Freight or Logistics Challenges:

No major logistic challenge has been reported.

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

There is good demand for pears in the market. However, importers are not confident that they can move USA Pears at price difference of nearly 100% from other origins.

Update on the Competition in the Market:

The Indian imported pear market is currently dominated by pears from South Africa. Large volume of South African pears can be seen in all fresh fruit markets of the country. Varieties available are Forelle, Vermont Beauty, and Packham Triumph. Large volume of pears from Chile are also available in the market. The varieties available are Forelle and Beauty Pear. Illegally imported Shandong Pear from China is also available in large volume across the fresh fruit markets of the country.

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

The Q-Commerce sales in India is breaking all records. The operators are also keen to promote USA Pears. However, they are not importing directly and dependent on importers and market availability.

Other Brief Comments:

Given the short crop, it is looking increasingly difficult that any USA Pears will be headed to India this season.