Kashmiri apples are witnessing a huge demand spike, with rates going up by 50 percent compared to last year. However, growers claimed that the production this year has reduced by 40 percent due to problematic weather. President of the Parimpora Fruit Mandi, Bashir Ahmad Bashir, said that Grade A apples were sold between Rs 1,000- 1,300 per box. Last year, he said the same quality of apple would fetch Rs 600 per box.
Bashir said the main reason behind the growing demand for Kashmiri apples was the low production reported by the growers this year. Traders said that this year, the exports from other countries including Iranian and Turkish apples have dropped, which revived the rates for Kashmiri apples in Indian markets.
[ Rs 100 = €1.10 ]
Source: kashmirconvener.com