AGRICULTURE EXPORTS

Exports of Shallots

• Exports of Shallots rose from USD 2 Million in April-December 2013 to USD 11.6 Million in April-December 2021.
  
  
• Major export destinations during April-December 2021 were Sri Lanka (35.9%), Malaysia (29.4%), Thailand (12%), U Arab E (7.5%) & Singapore (5.8%).
  
  
• The shallot is a botanical variety (a cultivar) of the onion. Until 2010, the shallot was classified as a separate species. Its close relatives include garlic, scallions, leeks, chives, and the Chinese onion.
  
  

Exports of Pineapple

• India’s export of Pineapple also rose by almost 100% to USD 3.26 Million during April-December 2021 compared to USD 1.63 Million during April-December 2013.
  
  
• Major export destinations for Pineapple during April-December 2021 were U A E (32.2%), Nepal (22.7%), Qatar (16.6%), Maldives (13.2%) & U S A (7.1%).