LAHORE: Customs, Land Freight Unit has started clearing of Indian tomatoes as import is already increased since beginning of April.
According to official sources import of Indian tomatoes has reached from 80 to 90 trucks per day because of increased demand in local market. Sources told that in coming two months Indian tomatoes import will reach up to 150 trucks daily because due to Ramadan.
Consumption of tomatoes in Pakistani market reaches up to 100 percent increment in Ramadan every year.
It is pertinent to mention here that with increased import of tomatoes in local market its rate has plunged to Rs 40 per kilogram which was at Rs 80 in February and March. It will also increase the revenue of Pakistan customs in the wake of different taxes.
Trade of tomatoes through Wagah was suspended because of poor quality of India vegetables. Now after the break of few months Pakistan once again has started import of tomatoes.
