Mango Prices Drop Sharply in Pune’s Market Yard as Supply Surges
Pune, 19th May 2025: A sharp rise in temperatures has created ideal conditions for mango cultivation, leading to a bumper supply from across Maharashtra and neighboring states. As a result, the Gultekdi Market Yard is witnessing a flood of mangoes, triggering a notable drop in prices. The lower prices have drawn buyers in large numbers, significantly boosting mango sales—but also causing a dip in demand for other fruits.
According to traders, the increased mango inflow has shifted consumer focus, leading to price drops in pomegranates and musk melons—down by around 10%—due to reduced demand. The flow and pricing of most other fruits have remained stable compared to last week.
Meanwhile, farmers continue to supply small and semi-ripe lemons, which lack adequate juice content. This has led to a decline of ₹100 per 15–20 kg sack in lemon prices.
Fruit Arrivals on Sunday (May 18):
- Sweet lime: 25–30 tons
- Oranges: 1–2 tons
- Pomegranates: 20–25 tons
- Papayas: 20–25 tempos
- Lemons: Around 2,000 sacks
- Watermelons: 20–25 tempos
- Musk melons: 15–20 tempos
- Sapota (chikoo): 2,000 boxes
- Guavas: 150–200 crates
- Pineapples: 6 truckloads
- Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes: Various boxes
- Karnataka Alphonso mangoes: 2,000–3,000 boxes
Mango Prices:
- Ratnagiri Alphonso: ₹300 to ₹600 per dozen (depending on box size ranging from 4 to 9 dozen)
- Raw mango boxes: ₹1,500–₹4,000
- Fully ripened mango boxes: ₹2,000–₹4,500
- Karnataka Alphonso mangoes: ₹1,000–₹1,600 per box (3 to 5 dozen per box)
Traders expect the mango supply to remain high in the coming weeks, keeping prices consumer-friendly and demand robust.
