Due to Turkish support for Pakistan, Indian traders are hesitant to import Turkish goods. Azadpur Mandi, Asia’s largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, has decided to stop importing apples from Turkey, citing the current diplomatic situation.Azadpur Fruit Mandi Chairman Meetha Ram Kriplani said, ‘We have decided to discontinue all new imports of apples from Turkey. Azadpur Mandi had long prioritized Turkish apples, with imports reaching 1.16 lakh tonnes in 2024. However, recent developments in Turkey’s approach towards India have led to disappointment.’
‘We have supported Turkish trade for years, but the current circumstances have left us with no choice,’ he added. Traders across Delhi are protesting, demanding a ban on the import and marketing of Turkish goods.
According to Delhi traders’ associations, ‘Turkey’s recent political stance towards India is unacceptable and has hurt national sentiments.’
Maharashtra apple traders have also boycotted Turkish apples due to Turkey’s open support for Pakistan amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. This boycott has led to a significant decline in demand for Turkish apples.
