Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Iranian Apple Shortage Drives Up Indian Prices
There's a big problem with getting apples from Iran to India.
This is because of protests in Iran and also because there aren't enough apples being grown in places like Turkey.
Because of this, there are fewer apples in India, and the ones that are there cost more money.
People in India are now paying more for apples, especially during a time when many people want to buy them.
The government tried to help by making it cheaper to bring apples from New Zealand, but those apples are still too expensive for most people in India.
Nationwide protests in Iran have disrupted the supply of Iranian apples to India, leading to a significant shortage.
Weekly arrivals of Iranian apples in Pune’s APMC have dropped from 8,000-10,000 crates to 4,000-4,500 crates.
Prices of Iranian apples have surged by ₹150 to ₹200 per 10 kg in the wholesale market.
Afghan apple prices have also risen sharply, narrowing the price gap with Iranian apples.
The government's reduction in import duties on New Zealand apples offers limited relief due to their premium pricing.
- Who
- Indian consumers and traders, particularly in Pune’s APMC, Gultekdi Market Yard
- What
- A shortage of Iranian apples leading to a price hike in the Indian market
- When
- Since late December 2025, with the impact most visible during the November to February import season
- Where
- Pune’s Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), Gultekdi Market Yard, India
- Why
- Due to nationwide anti-government protests in Iran affecting the supply chain, environmental factors, and reduced import duties on New Zealand apples
- Previous Weekly Arrivals
- 8,000 to 10,000 crates
- Current Weekly Arrivals
- 4,000 to 4,500 crates
- Price Increase per 10 kg
- ₹150 to ₹200
- Current Iranian Apple Price per 10 kg
- ₹1,350 to ₹1,500
- Current Afghan Apple Price per 10 kg
- ₹900 to ₹1,000
- Import Duty Reduction on New Zealand Apples
- 50% to 25%
