New Delhi
After the Pahalgam terror attack, the prices of dried fruits have risen with the end of trade between India and Pakistan. Along with trade, both countries have also closed their borders. Due to this, the prices of dry fruits (paper almonds, dry grapes, pistachios) coming from Afghanistan to Pakistan have started increasing. Businessmen Vivek Jain and Vipul Wadhwani said that in two days, the prices of dry fruits have seen up to Rs 50-100.
3 million dollars imports from Pakistan
After the Pulwama attack, Indo-Pak had imposed several ban on trade, but the transaction of some essential commodities was mostly through third countries like Dubai or Singapore. In the year 2023-24, India imported $ 3 million from Pakistan, while exporting $ 1.2 billion.
Wholesale price of Droat Fruits
Mewa- first- now
Gubdy almonds – 1060 – 1080
Afghani paper almond 1350 1400
Dry grape 880 1000
Fine Pishori Pistachio 2650 2700
Chuare 300 350
(Note: All prices in rupees per kg)
Rock salt is also expensive after Pulwama attack
Lahori (rock) salt from Mundra Port in Gujarat comes from Pakistan. Currently, this arrival is completely closed. Paras Jain, wholesale businessman of rock salt, said, there is a stock of rock salt, but if no solution is found soon, the price can increase from 50 to 100 rupees per kg. Earlier, even after the 2019 Pulwama attack, the price of rock salt reached Rs 90 a kg when the business relationship deteriorated.
