Jamshedpur Expo: Afghan Dry Fruits Thrive on Quality, Size, & Value

• Afghan dry fruits are a major attraction at the State Handloom Expo in Jamshedpur, imported and sold by Kashmiri traders.
• Demand for these dry fruits is high due to their superior quality, larger size, natural sweetness, and freshness.
• Popular items include Mamera almonds (₹2,400/kg), black raisins (₹1,200–1,400/kg), and figs (₹1,000–1,500/kg).
• Other sought-after Afghan dry fruits are pine nuts (Chilgoza), munaka, and Gufayati almonds.
• Customers prefer these naturally dried and unadulterated Afghan dry fruits over ordinary varieties, buying them by the kilo.

Why It Matters: Afghan dry fruits offer consumers better quality and value.