Loquat fruit has been grown in specific areas of Pakistan where canal and spring water is abundantly available. Since it is the first fruit of the year, it is very popular and sells at a premium price because no other fresh seasonal fruit is available in the market. The varieties under cultivation are indigenous and have been grown for a long time. Presently, about 10000 ha are planted with local varieties producing 1,280,000 tonnes which are not of exportable quality. Loquat fruit is not imported into Pakistan. I introduced the first grafted Tanaka variety from Japan in 1965, which came into bearing after four years and gave excellent fruit. Presently, approximately 1000 ha of Tanaka variety are bearing fruit in orchards in our province. It is producing about 16000 tonnes of fruit, 90 percent is consumed within the country whereas 10 percent is exported to Middle Eastern Countries, mainly Dubai.