Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Maharashtra Raisin Growers Seek Action Against Chinese Imports
Farmers in Maharashtra, India, are upset because the price of raisins has dropped a lot.
They say this is happening because some traders are bringing in raisins from China and selling them as if they were from Afghanistan.
This is making it hard for local farmers to sell their raisins at good prices.
The farmers are asking the government to stop this because it's hurting their business and they're worried about the quality of the imported raisins.
They have a lot of raisins stored from last year, and the new imports are making the prices go down.
Maharashtra raisin growers blame Chinese imports for a ₹40 per kg price drop.
Chinese raisins are allegedly routed through Afghanistan to enter the Indian market.
Local cold storages hold 20,000 tonnes of unsold raisins from the previous season.
Farmers claim imported raisins are mislabeled and of substandard quality.
The Raisin Merchants Association demands government intervention to protect local farmers.
- Who
- Grape growers and raisin makers in Maharashtra
- What
- Price crash due to Chinese raisin imports
- When
- Past week, December 2025
- Where
- Sangli, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Alleged mislabeling and import of Chinese raisins as Afghan produce
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Affected Product
- Raisins
- Price Drop
- ₹40 per kg
- Import Source
- China (via Afghanistan)
- Local Stock
- 20,000 tonnes
- Current Price Range
- ₹250-₹410 per kg