Today’s Wholesale Prices of Vegetables and Fruits in Kathmandu (August 1, 2025)

The Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Committee has set the wholesale prices for agricultural products today. Below are the updated rates for commonly traded vegetables and fruits in Kathmandu.

Vegetable Prices (Per Kg)

• Tomatoes:

  • Big (Nepali): Rs. 50–60 (Avg: Rs. 56)

  • Small (Local): Rs. 20–30 (Avg: Rs. 26)

  • Small (Tunnel): Rs. 30–40 (Avg: Rs. 36)

• Potatoes:

  • Red: Rs. 42–45 (Avg: Rs. 44)

  • Red (Indian): Rs. 27–30 (Avg: Rs. 29)

  • White: Rs. 30–32 (Avg: Rs. 31)

• Onions & Garlic:

  • Dry Onion (Indian): Rs. 36–38 (Avg: Rs. 37)

  • Green Onion: Rs. 100–120 (Avg: Rs. 113)

  • Dry Garlic (Nepali): Rs. 140–160

• Leafy Vegetables:

  • Cabbage (Local): Rs. 20–30

  • Spinach: Rs. 40–45

  • Mustard Greens: Rs. 40–50

• Other Vegetables:

  • Carrot (Local): Rs. 100–110

  • Bitter Gourd: Rs. 10–20

  • Bottle Gourd: Rs. 20–30

  • Cauliflower (Local): Rs. 70–80

  • Mushroom (Button): Rs. 340–380

Fruit Prices

• Apples:

  • Jholey: Rs. 220–250

  • Fuji: Rs. 300–350

• Bananas: Rs. 130–140 per dozen

• Mangoes:

  • Maldah: Rs. 170–185

  • Dasheri: Rs. 175–185

• Citrus Fruits:

  • Orange (Indian): Rs. 300–350

  • Sweet Lime: Rs. 140–160

• Other Fruits:

  • Pomegranate: Rs. 330–360

  • Watermelon: Rs. 70–80

  • Pineapple: Rs. 140–160 per piece

  • Avocado: Rs. 600–650

Key Observations

1. Price Variations: Some items like button mushrooms (Rs. 380/kg) and parsley (Rs. 1,200/kg) are significantly more expensive than staples like potatoes and tomatoes.

2. Seasonal Impact: Prices may fluctuate due to weather conditions and supply chain factors.

3. Consumer Impact: Rising costs have led many to reduce vegetable consumption, despite health recommendations.

For a full list of prices, refer to the Kalimati Market updates