Vegetables from India to cost more in Gulf nations

Dubai, May 3: Vegetables from Kerala have become dearer from today in Gulf countries following price adjustments due to drop in dollar exchange value against the rupee.

The agricultural products and processed food exporters in the state decided to hike the retail price for one kilo of vegetables from 70 fils to 75 fils.

The vegetables include chilly, brinjal, bananas, snake gourds, mangoes, beetroot, yam and tapioca that are exclusive to Kerala, reports said.

Kerala, which exports around 85,000 kg of vegetables to the Gulf everyday, had raised the price after exporters went on a three-day strike last month.

Export of vegetables resumed after importers agreed on the increase.

UNI