Kinnow industry faces crisis, anticipated 50% export decline

ISLAMABAD: Quality issues plague Pakistan’s kinnow export, putting $ 22 million at risk. The usual 5-month season has shrunk to 1.5 months, causing a 50% shutdown of kinnow processing plants. Orders plummet, raising concerns over the Rs.300 billion invested and employment for 400,000 people.

Historically earning $ 220 million from 450,000 tons, this year’s projection hovers between 1.5 to…