Pune: Coriander and Fenugreek Prices Skyrocket in Pune Markets

Pune, 2nd June 2024: Prices of all types of leafy vegetables have surged significantly due to a decrease in supply, with a bunch of coriander fetching Rs. 50 to 60 in the retail market. Traders at the market yard informed that the arrival of leafy vegetables is low compared to the demand, and prices are expected to remain high for at least a month.

On Sunday, the vegetable section of the market yard received 80,000 pairs of coriander from Nashik and Latur areas and 30,000 pairs of fenugreek. The prices of all types of leafy vegetables, including coriander, fenugreek, and onion, have increased by 30 to 40 percent. One lakh judi (bunches) of coriander and 50,000 judi of fenugreek were received at the market yard. In the retail market, the price of one bunch of coriander is Rs. 40, while fenugreek is priced between Rs. 30 to 40 per pair. Good quality leafy vegetables are fetching higher prices.

Currently, the quality of leafy vegetables entering the market is not up to par. Due to a lack of water, cultivation has been affected, resulting in stained leafy vegetables.

Rajendra Suryavanshi, a leafy vegetable trader in Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard, stated that after the onset of the monsoon, the cultivation of leafy vegetables will take at least a month to improve. Therefore, the prices of leafy vegetables will continue to rise for at least a month.

In the wholesale market, the price of leafy green vegetables is Rs. 700, radish is priced between Rs. 800 to 1500, amaranth is Rs. 400 to 700, chuka is Rs. 800 to 1200, chawlai is Rs. 500 to 800, and spinach ranges from Rs. 1000 to 2000, according to traders.