Importers Hold Almond and Dry Fruit Shipments at Port
16-Jul-2025 08:34 AM
Importers Hold Almond and Dry Fruit Shipments at Port
★ Amid ongoing pressure from former U.S. President Trump regarding tariffs on India, importers have halted several shipments of dry fruits at Indian ports, particularly those imported from the United States. India imports almonds and walnuts from the U.S., and importers are hopeful that there may be a reduction in import duties on almonds.
★ India already imposes lower duties on Australian almonds compared to U.S. almonds.
★ Importers have stored their goods in free trade zones so that they can clear the shipments immediately if duties are reduced.
★ Large quantities of almonds were being imported in anticipation of strong demand during the Diwali season.
★ This situation is unlikely to affect walnuts for now, as the new U.S. walnut crop typically arrives after Diwali.