Pakistani pine nuts exports to China up $25 million in first quarter
BEIJING, May 17 (INP): Pakistani Pine nuts exports to China in the first three months of this year achieved a historical figure of $25.13 million, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Tuesday quoting General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).
In the first two months of 2022, China imported 1,606.51 tons of Pakistani pine nuts worth $17.67 million, and in March, the imports reached 692.70 tons valued at $7.45 million. Yar Muhammad Niaz, Chief Executive of Hangzhou Aiza Food Co, Ltd., told China Economic Net (CEN) that this year they are expecting a good crop of pine nuts but he is also afraid of environmental changes that could affect the crop.
He further said that China is a big market for this product. To fulfill the demand, direct cargo flights are needed on regular basis and airlines should also provide subsidies for lower freight. Ali Raza, a local shopkeeper in Peshawar told CEN that when he buys unprocessed pine nuts, there are many empty shells, which is one of the reasons for the high price. Secondly, when they process them after roasting, the taste changes, and in different areas the tastes vary because of the salt and water used during processing.
