Indian early grape harvest is delayed after heavy rain

Published Nov 9, 2022

Tridge summary

The monsoon rains have delayed the early grape harvest, causing 30-40% damage to the crop, and traders anticipate that consumers may have to wait until December or January for the main harvest. The extended monsoon season has also led to vegetable price surges and shortages in the market. Additionally, the price of tomatoes has significantly dropped, causing unrest among Indian growers due to increased deliveries from other regions.

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Original content

The early grape harvest, which usually arrives at the Mumbai market, has been delayed by the ongoing monsoon rains. Very small quantities of grapes are available as the early Indian crop has been affected and 30-40% of the crop has been damaged after the heavy rains. Traders in the market have informed local consumers that they will likely have to wait until December or January for the main harvest to be able to trade in sufficient quantities of grapes. Vegetable prices have also surged in the market last month due to the extended monsoon season which has destroyed several crops, leading to some shortages. Meanwhile, the price of 14 kg of tomatoes dropped ...

Source: AGF