Nepal aims to address India’s soaring tomato prices by exporting bulk quantities of tomatoes, but it seeks improved market access and facilities. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed India’s import of tomatoes from Nepal due to high prices and supply disruption caused by heavy rains. Nepal wants to export vegetables like tomatoes to India on a long-term basis, requesting favorable market access. While small-scale exports have begun, Nepal’s potential remains untapped. Farmers faced tomato glut earlier, but prices surged due to unofficial exports to India, prompting calls for streamlined exports. Discussions between agriculture ministers were held to facilitate exports, including quarantine and certification arrangements.
Nepal is ready to supply tomatoes to India and is looking for easier market access
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