The conflict in the Middle East has caused India's banana exports to come to a halt, leading to a 33% plunge in prices.

2026-03-03 00:00

India's banana exports to the Middle East have completely stopped due to the ongoing war. Abhijeet Patil of Trimurti Fruit Company, a banana grower and exporter based in Solapur, Maharashtra, mentioned that 350 containers have returned to Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port. He also stated that sea shipments have been halted.

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