As per US almond industry experts official, the removal of tariffs retaliatory to agricultural products that are imported into India is expected to boost the demand for almonds within the country. The agreement was reached in June and the removal of tariffs came into effect from the beginning of September. which brought the rate to Rs 35 for each kilogram for inshells, as well as Rs 100/kg for kernels. The rates were just Rs 41/kg on inshell, and Rs 120 for each kilogram on kernels.

Julie Adams, the Almond Board of California’s vice-president for regulatory and technical affairs, said: “We are very happy to see the tariffs retaliatory eliminated, which will assist in increasing the demand for almonds in India as well as reduce the price of consumption for Indian consumers. The almond sector has been working alongside government officials to ease the obstacles for the export from California almonds into India as it is our most important export destination. We are continuing to explore possibilities to enhance the conditions for exports due to technical and tariff barriers.”

Source: farmprogress.com