India Berry insights

The Indian bakery market is poised to experience substantial growth, reaching a value of USD 29.4 billion by 2032, driven by a 9.6% annual increase. This surge is primarily driven by consumer demand for diverse bakery products, with a significant push for healthier and convenient options.

Supplies of imported berries appear tight in several growing regions, but especially in Peru and South Africa. “South Africa has had a late harvest this year, which has increased demand in Asian markets,” says Raed Kazi, sales director for Salix Fruits, a global fruit importer and exporter based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Throughout the year, Salix supplies berries from numerous countries, including Chile, Peru, Mexico, the US, Argentina, Spain, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, Morocco, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, and also Australia. Although other new producing countries are on the way. “Recently, we have seen new supply developing from countries such as Colombia, Jordan, Georgia, Egypt, Ecuador, and the UAE,” says Kazi. “In the last two years, production in China has increased considerably, with each year seeing improvements in quality.

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