Project Title

Comparative Advantage of North East India for Export of Horticultural & Plantation Produce

Client

CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Ministry of Agriculture, Gov. of India.

Description

The study was aimed at assessment of potential for different horticultural crops for their exportability andassessment of exportable quantity. Various marketfunctionaries along with individual farmers from theregion were surveyed.

• Identification of horticultural items produced in North-East India which has potential for trade in overseas market (Pineapple, Jackfruit, Litchi, Passion Fruit, Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Cauliflower, Cucumber & Radish).
• Assessment of volume of production of selected produce in North East India viz a viz India's total production of the same.
• Assessment of exportable quantity of select produce.
• Assessment of volume of production & consumption of selected produce in identified potential destination.
• Identification of leading supplier of selected produce in the leading import markets.
• Monthly/ quarterly price fluctuation in the potential destination market.
• Assessment of regulatory regime for import of selected commodities in the potential destination and status of preferential trade agreements.
• Assessment of current and likely import trend in import of select commodity in the potential destination.