Karnataka Alphonso Prices Dip 25% Amid Oversupply in Pune Markets

Pune, 14th May 2026: Prices of Karnataka Alphonso mangoes have dropped by nearly 25 per cent over the past 15 days as market arrivals surged while demand remained subdued. Traders said the simultaneous influx of mangoes from Karnataka and Konkan has increased overall supply, leading to a decline in prices.

Apart from the Market Yard fruit market, Konkan Alphonso mangoes are now widely available across several markets in Pune district. Traders said consumers are preferring Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes over Karnataka varieties due to comparatively lower prices and strong brand preference.

This year, Karnataka’s Alphonso season was delayed by nearly 20 days due to changing weather conditions. However, the season has now reached its peak, resulting in a sharp increase in arrivals. Traders at Pune’s Market Yard said daily arrivals from Karnataka, which stood at around 5,000 boxes a fortnight ago, have now risen to between 10,000 and 15,000 boxes per day.

Despite the increase in supply, demand has not picked up proportionately, causing prices to decline. Currently, a box containing 4 to 5 dozen raw Karnataka Alphonso mangoes is priced between Rs 800 and Rs 1,000.

At the same time, Konkan mangoes are also arriving in large quantities, with nearly 8,000 to 10,000 boxes reaching the market daily. Depending on quality, boxes containing 4 to 7 dozen mangoes are being sold for Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500, said trader Yuvraj Kachi.

“Karnataka and Konkan Alphonso arrivals have increased simultaneously, leading to a fall in prices for both varieties. As the Konkan season is nearing its end, arrivals are expected to decline over the next eight to ten days. Demand for Karnataka Alphonso may rise after that, but prices are likely to remain stable until then,” said Rohan Ursal, a Karnataka Alphonso trader at Market Yard.

Farmers from Karnataka said the delayed season had initially raised hopes of better prices. However, weak demand has left growers struggling to recover production and transportation costs.

“Due to climate change, Karnataka Alphonso harvesting started late this year. Farmers expected good returns, but prices are low because of poor demand. Recovering cultivation and transport expenses has become difficult, leaving farmers worried,” said Syed Usman Khatai, a mango grower from Tumakuru district in Karnataka.