Kashmir apple growers hit by price slump as imports flood Indian retail shelves
Wholesale apple prices have crashed to ₹75-80/kg in Kashmir as imported fruit from the US, South Africa and Chile surges into Indian markets. Roughly 25-30% of 300,000 MT stored in controlled atmosphere facilities remains unsold, squeezing 3.5 million people dependent on the trade across Srinagar, Pulwama and Shopian.
What happened
Kashmir Apple Growers · Kashmir apple growers face price slump with wholesale rates at ₹75-80/kg as imported apples from US, South Africa and Chile flood Indian
Key facts
- ₹75-80/kg wholesale
- 300,000 metric tonnes stored
- 25-30% unsold
- 3.5 million people dependent