In Bengaluru In Bengaluru, there is a mango market has seen an interesting shift because of the drastic reduction in the production of Karnataka, which has led to a rise in costs. In the state, Karnataka only produced 30% of the normal mango output, resulting in reliance upon the imports of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, as well as Tamil Nadu. The result is that prices have risen to as high as the price of Rs150 for a kilogram, with the variations depending on the size and type of mango and can reach up to the price of Rs200 for a kilogram. This has had a negative impact on the market, as sales have dropped by 40-45% of average in certain areas, as well as being lower in other in areas where other fruits are more popular.

Despite the abundance of mango varieties, like the most popular Banganapalle along with other varieties such as Mallika, Malgova, Dasheri and Imam Pasand The market hasn’t seen an increase in activity. Its high prices have left plenty of mango lovers, who were used to paying lower prices during previous times, disappointed by the prices at present.

[ Rs100 = EUR1.10 ]

Source: thehindu.com