Pomegranate Market Collapses: Solapur Sees Lowest Prices; Jaggery, Drumsticks Mixed

• Pomegranate market faces collapse, with Solapur recording the lowest prices ranging from 220 to 1909 rupees per quintal for 435 quintals.
• Mumbai market saw the highest arrival of pomegranates (687 quintals) at a general price of 14000 rupees per quintal.
• Jaggery demand is good; Sangli received 1660 quintals (3350-4250 Rs/quintal), while Mumbai fetched the highest price of 5700 rupees for 936 quintals.
• Drumstick arrivals improved, with Ratnagiri receiving 3100 quintals at low prices (1500-1800 Rs), contrasting with Pune's high price of 18000-20000 rupees for 4 quintals.
• The report covers APMC market rates for jaggery, drumsticks, and pomegranates as of Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Why It Matters: Pomegranate prices plummeted in Solapur, while jaggery and drumstick rates showed mixed trends across markets.