Pineapple prices rise in Kottayam

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Pineapple prices in Kottayam, India, are adjusting after a previous decline. Special grade pineapples, which had dropped below $0.24, are now priced at $0.60. Green pineapples are selling at $0.58, while regular pineapples remain at $0.36.

Currently, ripe pineapples are unavailable, affecting farmer profitability. If this situation continues, prices may rise further. Previously, prices ranged from $0.66 to $0.72 by late March, with early April figures above $0.60. By early May, they had dropped to their lowest: special grade types collected for $0.22–$0.24, green pineapples at $0.18–$0.22, and regular ones below $0.18.

The oversupply, attributed to favorable growing conditions including summer rains, has far exceeded last year’s demand. Export volumes have declined from 2,000 tons daily to about 300–400 tons.

The Pineapple Growers Association attributes the price drop primarily to increased production. Other contributing factors include reduced demand in North Indian markets, high mango production, and decreased tourist arrivals following the Pahalgam attack. Traders have also been hesitant to buy.

In contrast, the recent price increase is linked to the current shortage of ripened pineapples and a decrease in mango imports. Harvest wait times are now around two months. Baby John, president of the Pineapple Growers Association, highlighted this shortage and estimated it would take about two months before a significant increase in supply. He noted that prices are likely to rise in response to customer demand.

Source: Mathrubhumi

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