Pune: The fruit market witnessed an increase in the prices of oranges, papayas, and lemons, while muskmelon and guava prices declined. The rates of pineapple, pomegranate, sweet lime, watermelon, strawberries, and sapodilla (chikoo) remained stable. Flower prices dropped by 10% due to reduced demand.
Fruit Arrivals at Market Yard
Sweet lime: 30-40 tons
Oranges: 40-50 tons
Pomegranates: 20-25 tons
Papayas: 10-15 tempos
Lemons: 1,500-2,000 bags
Watermelon: 80-100 tempos
Muskmelon: 30-40 tempos
Guava: 300-400 crates
Pineapple: 6 trucks
Fruit Prices
Lemons (per bag): ₹500-1,800
Sweet lime (per 3 dozen): ₹130-280, (per 4 dozen): ₹40-120
Oranges (per 10 kg): ₹300-1,000
Pomegranates (per kg): ₹80-250 (Bhagwa), ₹10-70 (Arakta), ₹10-40 (Ganesh)
Watermelon: ₹7-12 per kg
Muskmelon: ₹15-25 per kg
Papaya: ₹10-25 per kg
Pineapple (per dozen): ₹100-600
Flower Prices Decline by 10%
Due to lower demand, all flower prices dropped by 10%, according to trader Sagar Bhosale.
Flower Prices (Per Kg or Bundle)
Marigold: ₹10-20
Rose: ₹5-15 (per bundle)
Gerbera: ₹20-40
Orchid: ₹400-500
Carnations: ₹150-200
