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.
Kashmir apple growers face price slump with wholesale rates at ₹75-80/kg as imported apples from US, South Africa and Chile flood Indian markets; 25-30% of 300,000 MT stored produce remains unsold in CA facilities.
Why this matters
Kashmir's apple economy faces import-led price compression, with controlled atmosphere stocks unsold and grower margins eroding across Srinagar, Pulwama and Shopian.
Retail-brand signals steady at 330 over the last 90 days.