West Asia conflict lifts pistachio and date prices in India
NewsBytes | April 29, 2026 7:39 AM CST
Indian traders scramble for import alternatives
With trade routes disrupted and imports from Iran and Afghanistan harder to get, Indian traders are scrambling for alternatives like US almonds or even using costly air cargo.
Smuggling risks are up too, thanks to tighter surveillance.
Meanwhile, cashew prices are stable for now but could rise soon as freight costs climb.
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