Dryfruits: Almond and pistachio led to the fall in dry

fruit prices at the wholesale market during the week largely owing to reduced offtake by local parties and retailers due to off-season.

Besides, increased offerings by stockists coupled with higher arrivals from overseas markets fuelled the downtrend.

Marketmen said sentiment turned bearish due to the fall in demand from local parties and retailers following end of marriage and winter season.

Lower advices from producing belts dampened mood to some extent, they said.

Almond california prices declined by Rs 400 to conclude at Rs 17,000-17,200 per 40 kg and its kernel prices eased by Rs 5 to finish at Rs 605-610 per kg.

Almond gurbandi and girdhi drifted Rs 100 each to settle at Rs 5,400-5,500 and Rs 12,000-12,200 per 40 kg.

Cashew kernel (No 180, 210, 240 and 230) declined Rs 5 each to end at Rs 1,055-1,065, Rs 925-935, Rs 885-895 and Rs 765-775 while its pieces (2, 4 or 8) placed lower at Rs 700-750, Rs 690-740 and Rs 590-650 per kg, as against the previous close of Rs 710-760, Rs 700-750 and Rs 600-660 per kg.

Copra prices eased by Rs 100 to end at Rs 8,400-10,900 per quintal.

Coconut powder fell by Rs 100 to finish at Rs 3,700-4,100 per 25 kgs.

Dry dates-red (inferior quality) declined by Rs 100 to close at Rs 2,700-12,000 per quintal.

Kishmish Indian yellow and green dropped by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 3,900-4,400 and Rs 4,400-7,900 per 40 kg.

Pistachio hairati and peshawari prices also eased Rs 5 each to end at Rs 1,440-1,490 and Rs 1,540-1,590 per kg, respectively. (MORE)

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