Delhi Dry Fruit Prices Soar 50% Amid West Asia Conflict Supply Disruptions
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West Asia Conflict Drives Delhi Dry Fruit Prices Up 50%, Medicinal Herbs Hit
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News18•18-03-2026, 17:00
West Asia Conflict Drives Delhi Dry Fruit Prices Up 50%, Medicinal Herbs Hit
•Dry fruit prices in Delhi have surged by up to 50% due to supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
•Khari Baoli Market Association president Rajiv Bhatia confirmed 20-50% price hikes, with most dry fruits imported from West Asian countries.
•Supply of items like almonds, figs, pine nuts, dates, and several medicinal herbs has come to a standstill, leading to reliance on limited existing stocks.
•Traders warn of further price increases if the situation persists, impacting key Delhi markets like Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli.
•CTI estimates that continued conflict could affect Delhi's trade and industrial activity worth around Rs 5,000 crore, also impacting the pharmaceutical sector with rising raw material costs.