Mumbai News: Watermelon and melon exports stalled due to war in Gulf countries, fruits become cheaper in India, farmers worried:The Indian market is flooded with watermelons and melons, as the Iran-Israel war has disrupted fruit exports to Gulf countries. Containers are stuck at the JNPT port, causing significant losses for farmers.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The impact of the Iran-Israel war and the crisis in the Gulf countries is now clearly visible on India's fruit and vegetable market. During the month of Ramadan, there is a strong demand for Indian watermelons and melons in the Gulf countries, but this time, due to the war, exports have come to a complete halt.

Containers are stranded at the JNPT port, and many fruit containers are stuck on ships at sea. As a result, hundreds of fruit-laden trucks are lined up outside the APMC market in Navi Mumbai, and farmers and traders have been waiting with their goods on the main road for two to three days.

Goods flooded the local market, watermelon and papaya became cheaper.

Due to the lack of exports to Gulf countries, traders are now forced to sell fruit in the local market. This has led to a sudden increase in the supply of watermelons, melons, and papayas, and prices have fallen sharply. This is a relief for ordinary consumers, as they are now able to find fruits at much lower prices. However, this situation is proving extremely detrimental for traders and farmers.

Traders are throwing away watermelons if they don't get a good price.

In a ground report from the APMC market, correspondent Mrityunjay Singh spoke with farmers. They explained that there was high demand for export at the beginning of Ramadan, and they had prepared their crops accordingly. However, the war has changed the situation. Watermelon trader Harishankar Chaurasia explained that they are unable to even recover their costs. So much stock has arrived in the market that buyers are unable to be found. Many traders are being forced to throw away their watermelons and return home after failing to get a good price.

Containers stranded at JNPT, cargo stuck on ships at sea

During the month of Ramadan, India exports a large quantity of fruits and vegetables to Gulf countries. This time, the war has disrupted the entire supply chain. Containers are stranded at the JNPT port, and many consignments are stuck on ships at sea. Traders fear that if the situation does not improve soon, losses will increase further in the coming days.