The daily fruit market pulse in Jharkhand reflects current harvest arrivals and regional demand shifts. Our dedicated team at the local wholesale markets has verified these rates as of 16 Sep 2026, providing reliable pricing for seasonal and exotic fruits for both traders and consumers.
Note: The percentage changes (▲/▼) indicate today's price movement compared to the 7-day market average in Jharkhand.
| Fruits Name | Unit | Mandi Price (vs State Avg) |
Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple washington | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 210 ▼ 3.8% | ₹ 242 - 273 |
| Apple Simla | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 120 ▼ 11.2% | ₹ 138 - 156 |
| Apple Green ( Smith ) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 230 ▼ 0.7% | ₹ 265 - 299 |
| Apricot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 190 ▲ 2.9% | ₹ 219 - 247 |
| Avocado (Butterfruit) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 190 ▼ 8.1% | ₹ 219 - 247 |
| Banana Morris Kg | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 33 ▲ 6.9% | ₹ 38 - 43 |
| Banana Regular | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 45 ▼ 7.3% | ₹ 52 - 59 |
| Banana other | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 61 ▼ 1.5% | ₹ 70 - 79 |
| Cantaloupe (Musk melon) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 28 ▲ 17.9% | ₹ 32 - 36 |
| Custard apple | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 58 ▲ 4.8% | ₹ 67 - 75 |
| Gooseberry, Indian | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 100 ▼ 13.8% | ₹ 115 - 130 |
| Grapes ( Black ) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 130 ▲ 13.5% | ₹ 150 - 169 |
| Grapes ( Green ) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 130 ▲ 7.8% | ₹ 150 - 169 |
| Guava | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 51 ▲ 1% | ₹ 59 - 66 |
| Jackfruit | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 110 ▼ 5.2% | ₹ 127 - 143 |
| Lychee | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 260 ▲ 4% | ₹ 299 - 338 |
| Mango, ripe | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 70 ▼ 13% | ₹ 81 - 91 |
| Mango, unripe | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 60 ▼ 13.3% | ₹ 69 - 78 |
| Orange | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 61 ▼ 1.7% | ₹ 70 - 79 |
| Orange Imported | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 74 ▼ 2.7% | ₹ 85 - 96 |
| Papaya | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▲ 3.7% | ₹ 46 - 52 |
| Pears | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 110 ▼ 1.9% | ₹ 127 - 143 |
| Pineapple | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 12.7% | ₹ 35 - 39 |
| Pomegranate | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 110 ▼ 9.7% | ₹ 127 - 143 |
| Sapota (Sapodilla) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 49 ▲ 3.3% | ₹ 56 - 64 |
| Sugar cane | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 22 ▼ 9.3% | ₹ 25 - 29 |
| Sweet lime | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 37 ▼ 2.5% | ₹ 43 - 48 |
| Watermelon | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 22 ▼ 0.6% | ₹ 25 - 29 |
The daily market price of fruits in , Jharkhand is listed above. Fruit market prices are influenced by factors such as stock levels, inflow, and market demand. There is no fixed price for fruits, and prices can vary between shopping malls, supermarkets, and retail shops based on factors like state, location, and availability.
Prices are available for various fruits, including Apple Washington, Apple Simla, Apple Green (Smith), Apricot, and Avocado (Butterfruit). You can also find prices for Indian fruits such as Banana Morris, Banana Regular, Cantaloupe (Musk Melon), Custard Apple, Gooseberry, Indian Grapes (Black), Indian Grapes (Green), Guava, Lychee, ripe Mango, unripe Mango, Orange, Imported Orange, Papaya, and Pears. Additionally, the fruit price list includes Pineapple, Pomegranate, Sapota (Sapodilla), Sugar Cane, Sweet Lime, and Watermelon.
In Jharkhand, registered fruit market commissions, wholesale mandis, and committees. Fruit prices are set based on various criteria, including the inflow of fruits, quality, stock, demand, and more.
The rich geographical and mineral-dense terrain of Jharkhand creates a vibrant yet challenging environment for fresh fruit distribution and retail pricing. Stretching across major urban centers and industrial powerhouses like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, and Hazaribagh down to growing regional towns and rural hinterlands such as Deoghar, Dumka, Chaibasa, and Latehar, the journey of fresh produce involves an intricate network of supply lines. Consumers across the state frequently notice distinct variations between baseline wholesale mandi rates and the prices charged at neighborhood retail points.
At the core of the state trade network are major wholesale assembly hubs, including the Pandra market in Ranchi, the Pardih market in Jamshedpur, and key distribution yards in Dhanbad and Giridih. In these primary markets, bulk shipments of fruit arrive from diverse external cultivation zones, ranging from apples originating in northern hills to bananas from southern states, alongside locally grown seasonal fruits like jackfruit, mangoes, and guavas.
The pricing spread between these primary wholesale entry points and everyday retail counters is driven by multiple successive handling stages. When consignments transition from primary commission agents to secondary distributors, transport contractors, and final street vendors, cumulative costs build up rapidly. Market fees, weighing commissions, sorting for damaged goods, and local cartage all combine to widen the gap between base wholesale quotes and final consumer prices.
The final price paid for seasonal and imported fruits varies significantly depending on the retail medium chosen by shoppers. Jharkhand features a diverse retail ecosystem spanning traditional formats and modern outlets:
The highly perishable nature of fresh fruits introduces continuous economic risk into the supply chain. High daily waste and spoilage rates for delicate items like papayas, soft mangoes, and grapes heavily dictate pricing strategies. Because unsold fruit loses commercial value quickly under high ambient temperatures, vendors build potential loss margins directly into their everyday pricing models.
Intra-state transport costs further shape retail realities. Hauling fresh produce across undulating terrain and forested expanses from major distribution hubs to remote rural outposts and border hamlets involves significant diesel expenses, vehicle maintenance overheads, and rough-road transit losses. Retail vendor profit margins must balance these heavy logistical hurdles against daily market fluctuations.
Pricing behavior across Jharkhand is strongly influenced by regional wealth disparities, urban-rural consumption habits, and a dense cultural calendar. Affluent urban neighborhoods, industrial colonies, and mining sectors sustain steady, high-volume demand for premium and exotic fruits, supporting elevated retail pricing tiers. Meanwhile, rural agricultural communities and tribal pockets experience consumption patterns closely tied to local agrarian cycles and seasonal household incomes.
Cultural festivals and regional observances trigger sharp, short-term retail price surges across cities like Deoghar, Dumka, and Hazaribagh. During major fasting periods and traditional celebrations, sudden spikes in demand for ritual fruits collide with fixed local supply volumes, causing temporary price increases before markets normalize.
Jharkhand functions primarily as a net-consuming market that relies heavily on external supply corridors, though it also contributes regional horticultural specialties during peak harvest windows. Local production of forest-adjacent seasonal fruits and specific tropical varieties creates localized short-term trading peaks. The heavy influx of external supply trucks required to sustain urban centers creates occasional transit bottlenecks, subtly influencing everyday price movements across surrounding regional towns.
Ans: Fresh Simla Apples are trading at ₹120/kg in Jharkhand. Retail market prices for quality apples range between ₹138 - ₹156.
Ans: The daily rate for regular Bananas in Jharkhand is ₹45/kg. Depending on the vendor, retail rates are around ₹52 - ₹59.
Ans: Pomegranate is currently priced at ₹110/kg in the Jharkhand wholesale market. High-quality export grade Anar may retail between ₹127 - ₹143.
Ans: Freshly sourced Guava from Jharkhand markets at ₹51 is a staple for local fruit salads.
Ans: Prices are determined by daily supply-demand at the Jharkhand Market Committee.
Ans: At the current Jharkhand retail price of ₹219 - 247, Apricot stays fresh for 3-5 days if refrigerated.
Ans: There is a gap of roughly 20-40% between Jharkhand wholesale (₹30) and retail (₹35 - 39) for Pineapple.
Verified by Bala, Market Expert