Freight Costs Push Up Kerala Export Prices
Freight costs have shot up sharply amid the conflict in West Asia, and transport is now much more expensive for goods leaving the state. Because of this, Kerala products have become less competitive in overseas markets, which puts pressure on the state's exporters.
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Context: Kerala's exporters, from spices to seafood, depend on affordable shipping to compete abroad. West Asia is a key shipping route and fuel region, so instability there often pushes up freight prices for Indian trade.
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