Rising Dry-Fruit Prices Push Indian Consumers Toward Cashews

Many dry fruits are becoming more expensive in India before the festive season.

Shipping problems and smaller harvests have reduced supplies and raised costs.

Pistachios and almonds have seen particularly large price increases.

Traders think people may buy fewer dry fruits overall because of the higher prices.

Cashews have mostly stayed at last year’s prices.

So shops and sweet makers are turning to cashews more often.

Importers are also looking for nuts from different countries.

Pumpkin and sunflower seeds and makhana are being promoted as other options.