Nepali Mangoes Flood Kuleshwor Market, Displacing Indian Varieties

Kathmandu. With Nepali mangoes produced in various parts of the Terai starting to arrive in the fruit market in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu, the market has become bustling. Traders said that as the supply of Nepali mangoes increases, Indian mangoes are gradually being displaced from the market.

According to traders, Nepali mangoes have started arriving in the market on time this year, so consumers are choosing fresh and local produce. They said this has also reduced the demand for Indian mangoes.

Currently, the price of Nepali mangoes in the market varies according to size, quality, and variety. According to the Kuleshwor fruit market, the price of a 22 kg crate of Bombay mango is between Rs 1,500 and Rs 1,700. Similarly, Malda mango is being sold for Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,600 for 22 kg, while Dasheri mango is being traded for Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,600 for 21 kg.

The Kuleshwor fruit market is currently full as Nepali mangoes have started arriving in sufficient quantities in the market. Traders said that more mangoes will arrive in the coming days and the market will be filled with mangoes. Photo: Nepal Photo Library