The escalation of conflict in West Asia has halted Maharashtra’s grape exports to Gulf countries, leaving thousands of tonnes of consignments stranded at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai and raising concerns about a supply glut in the domestic market.
According to traders and industry representatives, about 300 containers of grapes—roughly 3,900 tonnes—had already been loaded for export to Gulf markets via Dubai when shipments were disrupted by the deteriorating geopolitical situation involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
In addition, nearly 700 containers of grapes are currently lying at JNPA and nearby cold storage facilities, awaiting clarity on shipping schedules as air and sea transport routes in parts of West Asia remain uncertain.
