Rise in arrival of jackfruits to Salem market sweetens prices
The arrival of jackfruits in Salem market has increased, leading to a drop in wholesale prices to ₹38-₹40 per kg. The peak harvest season across Tamil Nadu and neighboring regions is contributing to the higher supply, with most fruits coming from districts like Cuddalore, Pudukkottai, and parts of Kerala. Traders note that Panruti in Cuddalore is the primary source for jackfruits supplied to the Salem market.
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Rise in arrival of jackfruits to Salem market has brought down prices to ₹38-₹40 a kg at wholesale rate. Jackfruit season, which normally begins in March and ends in July, sees peak harvest in different parts of Tamil Nadu, including Cuddalore, Pudukkottai, Kolli Hills in Namakkal, Karumandurai and Vellimalai in Salem district. Most of the fruits coming to Salem market are from these districts as well as Kerala.Umar, a wholesale trader at Sathram in Shevapet, said 90% of jackfruits coming to Salem market are from Panruti in Cuddalore district, and substantial volume from Pudukkottai district is sent to Erode, Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts.
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