Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka's fresh fruit exports, the first-ever 20-foot container of fresh Sri Lankan pineapples (Ananas comosus) was successfully shipped to the Pakistani market on Friday (21).Sri Lanka News
The consignment was exported by C R Exports (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka's leading exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables, marking a significant step forward in expanding market access for Sri Lankan fresh pineapples in Pakistan.
With a population of around 252 million, Pakistan represents a market of high potential for Sri Lankan pineapples. Pakistan imports 2,000-5,000 metric tonnes of pineapples annually with an import value of approximately USD 10 million. Although Thailand and the Philip...