'Boycott Turkey' Intensifies As Indian Traders Ditch Turkish Apples Over Pakistan Support – News18
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The call for a boycott of Turkey intensified after Indian traders started boycotting Turkish apples.
Turkish apples have vanished from the market, leading to a rise in apple prices from Iran. (Image: Representative)
Days after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, India initiated Operation Sindoor to avenge the death of 26 innocent people, targeting and dismantling terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. However, following this, Pakistan retaliated with hostile actions against India.
A the tensions between the two neighbouring countries escalated, most countries around the world condemned terrorism and expressed their support for India. However, a few hostile nations, including Turkey, sided with Pakistan.
Following this, a massive call of ‘boycott Turkey’ was witnessed across the country with many platforms, including Ixigo, EaseMyTrip, suspending all flight and hotel bookings for Turkey. The call for a boycott of Turkey intensified after Indian traders started boycotting Turkish apples.
Consequently, Turkish apples have vanished from the market, leading to a rise in apple prices from Iran. Wholesale prices for 10 kg of apples have increased by Rs 200 to 300, while retail prices have risen by Rs 20 to 30 per kg.
Due to Turkey’s support for Pakistan, Indian traders have become more assertive. They now prefer apples from Iran, Washington, and New Zealand over Turkish apples. Apples are sourced both domestically and internationally, and the India-Pakistan tension has also affected international apple trade.
Additionally, road closures due to rain and the tense situation in Pahalgam have halted apple transport.
The ongoing tension between India and Pakistan has disrupted the arrival of apples from Kashmir, which are stored in Controlled Atmosphere Technology Chambers and usually available in the market even after the season ends.
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