Export Performance of Grape in Afghanistan vis-a-vis India

Abstract

The current study aimed to quantify the export performance of grapes from Afghanistan and India for 20 years (2001-02 to 2020). CAGR, CV, CDVI, and Markov Chain model were applied for data analysis. The result displayed that CGR of production (7.19 per cent) and productivity (3.40 per cent) were higher in Afghanistan than in India. In comparison, it was more significant in India in terms of area (6.61 per cent), export quantity (11.64 per cent), and export value (16.84 per cent). CV exhibited a lower variation of area (23.05 per cent) and higher productivity (23.42 per cent) in Afghanistan and a higher variation of area (35.87 per cent) and lower productivity (21.09 per cent) in India. The export quantity and export value indicated the highest volatility in both countries. Pakistan was the most stable market for Afghan grapes, followed by India, and Russia was the most stable market for Indian grapes, followed by Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands.