Garlic Prices Spike in Pune as Supply Drop; Prices of Leafy Vegetables Decrease, While Fruits See a Hike

Market Yard, 11th November 2024: The supply of garlic from other states has significantly reduced, causing a sharp rise in prices. Traders report that while the prices of fruits and leafy vegetables have fluctuated, garlic has seen the most notable increase. In the wholesale market, 10 kg of garlic is now priced between ₹2,000 and ₹3,700, depending on the grade, while in the retail market, garlic costs ₹300 to ₹400 per kg.

On Sunday, 90 to 100 truckloads of fruits and vegetables were imported to Shree Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard from various parts of Maharashtra and other states.

Notable imports included:
– 8 to 10 tempos of green chilies from Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.
– 4 to 5 tempos of cabbage from Karnataka and Gujarat.
– 2 tempos of lima beans (Pavta) and 2 to 3 tempos of common beans (Ghewda) from Karnataka and Gujarat.
– 3 to 4 tempos of drumsticks (Shevaga) from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
– 6 to 7 tempos of carrots from Madhya Pradesh (Indore region).
– 3 tempos of groundnuts from Gujarat.
– 8 to 10 tempos of garlic from Madhya Pradesh.

Additionally, from Pune Division:
– 400 to 500 sacks of ginger from Satara.
– 5 to 6 tempos each of okra and guar.
– 10,000 to 11,000 boxes of tomatoes.
– 3 to 4 tempos of green chilies.
– 7 to 8 tempos of bell peppers were imported.

Imports from Purandar, Parner, Wai, and Satara areas included:
– 40 to 50 boxes of peas.
– 7 to 8 tempos of cucumbers.
– 3 to 4 tempos of cabbages.
– 8 to 10 tempos of cauliflower.
– 8 to 10 tempos of red pumpkins.
– 40 to 50 boxes of groundnuts.
– 80 trucks of onions.
– 50 to 55 tempos of potatoes from Indore, Agra, and local areas.

Price Trends:
Leafy vegetables have seen a decline in prices. Stable prices were observed for spring onion (Kandapat), mint, sorrel leaves (Ambadi), Indian radish, amaranth, green sorrel (Chuka), and cowpea (Chawli). The market also received 1.25 pairs of coriander and 35,000 pairs of fenugreek (methi).

Wholesale prices of 100 pairs of leafy vegetables are as follows:
– Coriander: ₹800-₹1,800
– Fenugreek (Methi): ₹1,500-₹2,500
– Shepu: ₹800-₹1,500
– Spring Onion (Kandapat): ₹1,000-₹1,500
– White Goosefoot (Chakwat): ₹500-₹800
– Safflower Leaves (Kardai): ₹500-₹700
– Mint: ₹500-₹1,000
– Sorrel Leaves (Ambadi): ₹500-₹700
– Indian Radish: ₹800-₹1,500
– Amaranth: ₹400-₹800
– Green Sorrel (Chuka): ₹500-₹800
– Cowpea (Chawli): ₹400-₹700
– Spinach: ₹800-₹1,500.

Fruit Prices:
The prices of fruits such as pomegranates, chiku, papaya, melon, and watermelon have risen, though the price of custard apple (Sitafal) has remained stable.

On Sunday, the fruit market saw imports of:
– 8 trucks of pineapples from Kerala.
– 50 to 60 tons of sweet lemon (Mosambi).
– 60 to 70 tons of oranges.
– 40 to 50 tons of pomegranates.
– 8 to 10 tempos of papaya.
– 1,500 to 2,000 sacks of lemon.
– 3 to 4 tempos of watermelon.
– 2 to 3 tempos of melon.
– 250 boxes of chiku.
– 1,000 to 1,200 plastic crates of guava.
– 5 trucks of pineapples.
– 500 boxes of ber fruit.
– 40 tons of custard apple (Sitafal).

The recent fluctuations in garlic supply have contributed to the price surge, while the market continues to experience varied trends across other vegetables and fruits.