Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Kashmir's Apple Prices Fall Amid High-Density Crop Glut
Imagine Kashmir is like a big apple orchard.
Farmers there grow lots of apples, especially a special kind called high-density apples.
These apples usually sell for a good price.
But this year, too many apples are being grown, and they're all ready to sell at the same time!
Because there are so many apples, the prices have gone down, making farmers worry about losing money.
The government is helping farmers grow even more of these apples by giving them some money to get started.
The farmers are hoping the prices will go back up so they don't lose all of their money.
Prices for high-density apples in Kashmir have decreased due to a market glut.
High-density varieties, like Super Chief and Red Velox, are typically in high demand.
Increased production from new high-density orchards has led to an oversupply.
The Jammu and Kashmir government supports high-density cultivation with subsidies.
Farmers are concerned about potential losses due to the price decline.
- Who
- Apple farmers and traders in Kashmir.
- What
- The price of Kashmir's high-density apple crop has declined.
- When
- This year, compared to the previous year.
- Where
- Kashmir.
- Why
- Due to increased production and market glut.
Farmers' Concerns
Traders Perspective
Market Price Stability
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are worried about potential losses due to falling prices.
Traders Perspective
Traders see market fluctuations as a consequence of supply and demand.
- Apple Types
- Super Chief, Red Velox, Red Gala, Scarlet Spur II, Gala Redlum
- Price per Carton (this year)
- ₹750 to ₹1,000
- Price per Carton (previous year)
- ₹1,300 to ₹1,400
- Daily Cartons Shipped
- 80,000 to 85,000
- Output increase (this year)
- 35% to 45%
- Farmers relying on industry
- 3.5 million
- Government Subsidy
- 50% for high-density plantations