Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A huge drop was seen in the prices of Mangoes in Madhya Pradesh's Indore market since the arrival of monsoon in the state.
Due to heavy rainfall, the demand for the 'King of Fruits' has fallen below the daily supply rate. Mangoes are now being sold in bulk at ₹10 to ₹80 per kg.
Despite this, the number of customers remains low.
According to information, over 100 tonnes of Lagada, Dussehri, Chaunsa, Safeda, Lucknowi and Ramkali mangoes are arriving daily from Malihabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Banaras of Uttar Pradesh in Devi Ahilyabai Fruit and Vegetable Market of Indore. They are being sold in bulk at ₹10 to ₹30 per kg.
Fruit trader Munavvar Sheikh said that the mango season will continue for the next two months. Due to rain and storm, mangoes are falling from the trees on their own. There is no need to pluck them. Due to this, the supply of mangoes has increased.
Despite this, customers are not being found.
Apples prices remain high
300 to 400 boxes of apples are arriving from Washington, South Africa and New Zealand. Due to high duty on these, the price of apples is also high. All these apples are being sold at ₹200 to ₹220 per kg.
Due to the Iran-Israel dispute, the ships are standing at the same place at the port. It has lead to the reduction in the imports.
At the same time, new varieties of fruits are coming from Kullu, Manali, Shimla & Kashmir. Cherry, Plum, Peach, Raw Almond, Kharmani, Babbu Gosa, Nakh are also expected to arrive in India by July.
Additionally, 25 to 30 tonnes of pineapple is coming from Kerala, which is being sold at ₹50 per kg.
