Prices of raisins fall due to profit booking

14-Aug-2025 07:20 PM

Possibility of rise on festive demand

New Delhi. The prices of raisins have been falling for the past one month and the prices have come down to about 35/40 rupees per kg. It is noteworthy that for the second year in a row, the production of raisins in the country was low and the outstanding stock was also less than last year, due to which the prices of raisins registered a record rise during the current season and the highest prices were set so far. Due to weak supply and speculation, the prices of raisins were quoted at the level of 410/430 rupees per kg in the markets of the producing centers during the month of July. Whereas in the month of February, at the time of arrival of new goods, the prices were running at 210/230 rupees per kg.

Low production

Apart from low production during the current season, the outstanding stock was also less than last year. Due to which the total availability has decreased. According to the information received, the production of raisins in the major producing state Maharashtra is estimated to be 14/16 thousand carts this year. Whereas in the year 2024, the production was 18/20 thousand carts and in the year 2023, the production was 22/24 thousand carts. Apart from this, the outstanding stock was also 500/600 carts as compared to 2.5/3 thousand carts last year.

Profit booking selling 

Due to the record rise in prices, on one hand the demand was affected, while on the other hand the buying of stockists increased. According to an estimate, in the first fortnight of July, the price of raisins in Sangli and Tasgaon Mandi was being quoted at Rs 410/430. Which came down to Rs 400/420 at the end of July. Whereas currently the price is being quoted at Rs 370/390 per kg.

Stock and arrival

Due to falling prices and weak stock, the daily arrival of raisins in the markets has decreased. Currently, 35/40 carts are arriving in Tasgaon and Sangli Mandi. Sources say that at present the stock of raisins in the markets of Maharashtra is believed to be 6/6.50 thousand carts.

Prices will increase

Currently, the business is decreasing, but due to the festival of Diwali in the month of October, the buying of gift packers will start increasing in the market in the month of September. Due to which trade estimates are being made that the prices of raisins will rise again in the month of September. Due to low stock, traders believe that the price may touch the level of Rs 450 once before Diwali.

Export

Due to the record rise in the prices of raisins during the current season, it is being expected that the export of raisins will remain low for the second year during the year 2025-26. According to the information received, the export of raisins during the year 2023-24 (April-March) was 47750 tonnes, which decreased to 46738 tonnes in the year 2024-25. Exports are likely to decrease further during the current season.