Ladakh dispatched its first-ever fresh apricot commercial export consignment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 14, 2026, comprising 1,000 metric tonnes. Ladakhi apricots (varieties: Chulli, Halman, Sharamposh) are GI-tagged, grown at altitudes of 6,000-10,000 feet with unique taste and nutritional value. The initiative is part of APEDA's (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) strategy to integrate remote Ladakhi farmers into global markets. The export is expected to significantly boost farmers' incomes and create awareness of Ladakh's premium agricultural produce globally.
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Ladakh Ships First-Ever Fresh Apricot Export Consignment to UAE — 1,000 Metric Tonnes; GI-Tagged Produce
Key Points
- Ladakh dispatched its first-ever fresh apricot commercial export consignment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 14, 2026, comprising 1,000 metric tonnes
- Ladakhi apricots (varieties: Chulli, Halman, Sharamposh) are GI-tagged, grown at altitudes of 6,000-10,000 feet with unique taste and nutritional value
- The initiative is part of APEDA's (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) strategy to integrate remote Ladakhi farmers into global markets
- The export is expected to significantly boost farmers' incomes and create awareness of Ladakh's premium agricultural produce globally
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• Ladakh: first-ever fresh apricot export to UAE; 1,000 MT (July 14, 2026); facilitated by APEDA • Ladakhi apricots: GI-tagged; varieties: Chulli, Halman, Sharamposh; altitude: 6,000-10,000 ft • APEDA: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority; est. 1986; under MoCI • India: world's 2nd largest apricot producer; Ladakh + Himachal Pradesh main producers
