Ladakh ships first apricot export to UAE via Lulu Group tie-up

Ladakh flagged off its debut 5-tonne apricot consignment to the UAE under an April sourcing pact with retailer Lulu Group, targeting 1,000 tonnes this season. A local processing unit is planned within a year, with APEDA and CONCOR backing logistics across the Delhi-Dubai corridor.

— Filed Wed, 15 Jul, 2026, 14:00 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy · Updated

Ladakh flagged off its first apricot export consignment (5 tonnes) to UAE under an April agreement with retailer Lulu Group, targeting 1,000 tonnes this season, with plans for a local processing unit within a year.

Why this matters

Lulu Group's April sourcing pact with Ladakh moves from agreement to first shipment, signaling deeper direct-sourcing ties with Indian growers and a targeted 1,000-tonne apricot pipeline for UAE stores.

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