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JAIPUR: The conflict in West Asia has severely disrupted key trade sectors of Rajasthan, leading to stalled shipments and rising production costs. In particular, the war and the related shipping and fuel crisis have started to dent exports of Bikaner's famed namkeen industry and Sojat's mehendi trade. Currently, consignments of Sojat mehndi and Bikaneri bhujia worth crores are stuck at ports or are in long transit routes to the Gulf and European markets, causing losses to traders. Bikaneri bhujia has a strong global presence, but it is facing challenges due to high freight costs and shipping delays caused by the war. Around 15-20 containers of bhujia, papad, and namkeen are exported from Bikaner every month, but now the export has dropped significantly. According to exporters, shipments that earlier reached the Gulf and European markets within 30 days are now taking up to 60 days. Given the slower cargo movement and doubling of delivery times, long delays have caused perishable goods to deteriorate in transit. Industry stakeholders also report a steady rise in freight charges.
Bikaner, known for its namkeen industry, exports large quantities of snacks, spices and other products to countries in the Gulf region and Europe. However, exporters said, the war has led to delays, rising freight costs and container shortages, affecting exports and imports. "Freight charges have increased sharply due to the war, and raw material prices are also rising. The cost of edible oil has gone up by around 20 per cent in the last one month, which is directly impacting production," he sa ...Read More >
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