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Updated On: 8 Jan, 2026
| Commodity | Avg Price (Rs) | Min Price (Rs) | Max Price (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Amla | 75 | 70 | 80 |
 Apple(Fuji) | 315 | 280 | 350 |
 Apple(Jholey) | 250 | 220 | 280 |
 Arum | 70 | 70 | 70 |
 Avocado | 300 | 250 | 350 |
| Bakula | 100 | 90 | 110 |
 Bamboo Shoot | 115 | 110 | 120 |
| Barela | 65 | 60 | 70 |
 Bitter Gourd | 120 | 110 | 130 |
 Bottle Gourd | 76.67 | 70 | 80 |
 Brinjal Long | 75 | 70 | 80 |
 Brinjal Round | 75 | 70 | 80 |
 Broccoli | 110 | 100 | 120 |
| Cabbage | 47.5 | 45 | 50 |
 Cabbage(Local) | 50 | 45 | 55 |
 Capsicum | 90 | 80 | 100 |
 Carrot(Local) | 67.5 | 60 | 75 |
| Carrot(Terai) | 54 | 48 | 60 |
 Cauli Local | 67 | 60 | 75 |
 Cauli Local(Jyapu) | 85 | 80 | 90 |
| Cauli Terai | 55 | 50 | 60 |
 Celery | 275 | 250 | 300 |
 Chilli Dry | 400 | 350 | 450 |
 Chilli Green | 95 | 90 | 100 |
 Chilli Green(Akbare) | 385 | 350 | 420 |
 Chilli Green(Bullet) | 112.5 | 100 | 120 |
 Chilli Green(Machhe) | 85 | 80 | 90 |
 Christophine | 30 | 25 | 35 |
 Clive Dry | 145 | 130 | 160 |
| Clive Green | 190 | 180 | 200 |
 Coriander Green | 70 | 50 | 90 |
 Cowpea(Short) | 50 | 45 | 55 |
 Cress Leaf | 70 | 60 | 80 |
 Cucumber(Hybrid) | 65 | 60 | 70 |
 Cucumber(Local) | 110 | 100 | 120 |
 Fennel Leaf | 70 | 60 | 80 |
 Fenugreek Leaf | 70 | 60 | 80 |
| Fish Dry | 900 | 800 | 1,000 |
 Fish Fresh(Bachuwa) | 270 | 260 | 280 |
 Fish Fresh(Chhadi) | 240 | 230 | 250 |
 Fish Fresh(Rahu) | 330 | 320 | 340 |
 French Bean(Hybrid) | 115 | 110 | 120 |
 French Bean(Local) | 130 | 120 | 140 |
 French Bean(Rajma) | 80 | 70 | 90 |
| Garlic Green | 65 | 50 | 80 |
 Ginger | 73.75 | 65 | 90 |
 Green Peas | 65 | 60 | 70 |
 Gundruk | 375 | 350 | 400 |
 King Oyster | 290 | 280 | 300 |
 Kiwi | 275 | 250 | 300 |
 Knolkhol | 77.5 | 70 | 85 |
| Lemon | 65 | 60 | 70 |
 Lentinula Edodes | 900 | 800 | 1,000 |
 Lettuce | 135 | 120 | 150 |
 Lime | 85 | 80 | 90 |
 Mandarin | 110 | 100 | 120 |
 Mint | 250 | 200 | 300 |
 Mombin | 75 | 70 | 80 |
 Mushroom(Button) | 375 | 350 | 400 |
 Mushroom(Kanya) | 135 | 120 | 150 |
 Mustard Leaf | 45 | 40 | 50 |
| Okra | 100 | 90 | 110 |
 Onion Dry (Indian) | 47 | 46 | 49 |
 Onion Green | 41.25 | 35 | 45 |
 Orange(Nepali) | 130 | 110 | 150 |
 Papaya(Indian) | 100 | 90 | 110 |
 Papaya(Nepali) | 65 | 60 | 70 |
| Parsley | 650 | 600 | 700 |
 Pear(Chinese) | 215 | 200 | 230 |
 Pomegranate | 325 | 300 | 350 |
 Potato Red | 30.17 | 28 | 32 |
 Potato Red(Indian) | 25 | 24 | 26 |
 Pumpkin | 35 | 30 | 40 |
 Raddish Red | 35 | 30 | 40 |
 Raddish White(Hybrid) | 22.5 | 20 | 25 |
 Raddish White(Local) | 17.5 | 15 | 20 |
 Smooth Gourd | 110 | 100 | 120 |
 Spinach Leaf | 70 | 60 | 80 |
 Squash(Long) | 45 | 40 | 50 |
 Squash(Round) | 50 | 45 | 55 |
 Strawberry | 475 | 450 | 500 |
 Sugarbeet | 75 | 70 | 80 |
 Sweet Orange | 105 | 90 | 120 |
 Sweet Potato | 65 | 60 | 70 |
 Sword Bean | 82.5 | 75 | 90 |
 Tamarind | 175 | 170 | 180 |
 Tofu | 140 | 130 | 150 |
 Tomato Big(Indian) | 115 | 110 | 120 |
| Tomato Big(Nepali) | 105 | 100 | 110 |
 Tomato Small(Indian) | 107.5 | 100 | 115 |
 Tomato Small(Local) | 95 | 85 | 105 |
| Tomato Small(Terai) | 105 | 100 | 110 |
 Tomato Small(Tunnel) | 113.33 | 110 | 120 |
 Tree Tomato | 220 | 200 | 240 |
 Turnip | 85 | 80 | 90 |
 Turnip A | 75 | 70 | 80 |
 Water Melon(Green) | 95 | 90 | 100 |
| Yam | 72.5 | 65 | 80 |
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Vegetables and fruits form the backbone of Nepal's agricultural economy, providing essential nutrition, livelihood for millions of farmers, and driving rural development. The fresh produce market in Nepal is characterized by complex supply chains, seasonal variations, and diverse regional production patterns.
This page explains how vegetable and fruit markets work in Nepal, who regulates prices, what factors influence market rates, and how consumers, farmers, and traders can navigate the agricultural marketplace effectively.
Nepal's vegetable and fruit markets operate through a network of wholesale centers, local markets, and farmer cooperatives. The Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market in Kathmandu serves as the national benchmark for price discovery, with daily rates influencing markets across the country. Key participants in this produce ecosystem include smallholder farmers and commercial growers, wholesale traders and commission agents, retail vendors and street hawkers, supermarkets and organized retail chains, as well as processing industries and exporters.
Daily price bulletins and market information services help create transparency, reduce information asymmetry, and enable efficient price discovery. This benefits farmers in getting fair prices and consumers in making informed purchasing decisions.
By monitoring market trends and disseminating price information, these systems help balance supply and demand, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve the overall efficiency of Nepal's agricultural marketing system.
Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market is the largest wholesale market in Nepal, serving as the primary price-setting hub for agricultural produce. Located in Kathmandu, it handles approximately 70% of the capital's vegetable and fruit supply and sets benchmark prices that ripple across the country.
The market operates 24/7, with peak trading hours in the early morning. It features dedicated sections for different produce categories, auction systems, quality grading, and price information boards that are updated throughout the day based on supply and demand dynamics.
Vegetable and fruit prices in Nepal are determined primarily by supply and demand dynamics at wholesale markets like Kalimati. Prices fluctuate daily based on arrival quantities, quality, seasonality, and market demand patterns.
Market administrators collect price data through systematic sampling of transactions throughout the trading day. These prices are compiled, verified, and disseminated through official bulletins, mobile apps, websites, and SMS services.
The published rates reflect wholesale prices (per kg) for different quality grades. Retail prices in local markets typically include transportation costs, handling charges, and retail margins on top of these wholesale prices.
Vegetable and fruit price fluctuations directly affect household food budgets, inflation rates, and farmer incomes. Sharp price increases disproportionately affect low-income families, while price crashes during glut seasons threaten farmer livelihoods.
Stable and predictable vegetable prices contribute to food security, nutritional outcomes, and overall economic stability. Price volatility can disrupt agricultural planning, investment decisions, and market participation across the value chain.
Nepal experiences distinct seasonal patterns in vegetable and fruit production that create predictable price cycles throughout the year. Understanding these patterns helps farmers plan crop rotations, traders manage inventory, and consumers make cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Summer (March-June) typically sees abundant leafy vegetables and early fruits, while monsoon (July-September) often brings supply disruptions and price increases. Winter (October-February) features cool-season vegetables but limited fruit variety, creating different price dynamics.
Smart consumption planning involves buying seasonal produce when prices are low and preserving or substituting during high-price periods. This approach optimizes household food budgets while supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
Nepal’s traditional vegetable and fruit supply chain typically follows the path of Farmer → Local Collector → Wholesaler → Retailer → Consumer. The presence of multiple intermediaries often increases consumer prices, while limited cold chain infrastructure leads to significant post-harvest losses. Additionally, poor road connectivity affects timely delivery and the quality of produce reaching the market.
Emerging models include farmer-producer organizations, contract farming, supermarket supply chains, and e-commerce platforms that reduce intermediaries and improve price realization for farmers while ensuring quality for consumers. Government initiatives like market infrastructure development, cold storage promotion, and digital market platforms are gradually transforming traditional supply chains toward more efficient and transparent systems.
Understanding the difference between wholesale and retail prices is crucial for both consumers and market participants. Wholesale prices refer to bulk transactions at markets like Kalimati, while retail prices are what consumers pay at local vendors, supermarkets, or neighborhood shops.
Consumers can save significantly by understanding wholesale and retail price patterns, purchasing seasonal produce, and comparing prices across different retail channels such as local markets, cooperatives, and supermarkets. Awareness of daily wholesale prices helps consumers identify unfair markups and make informed purchasing decisions. For farmers, access to wholesale price information strengthens their negotiating position with traders and commission agents, enables better timing of market arrivals, and supports more profitable sales strategies. Overall, improved price transparency contributes to fairer markets, reduced price exploitation, and a more efficient agricultural commodity system.
The Government of Nepal has introduced several policy measures and institutional programs to improve the efficiency, stability, and transparency of agricultural commodity markets, particularly for vegetables and fruits. These initiatives focus on strengthening the entire value chain from production and storage to pricing and market access while reducing excessive price volatility. The government has implemented various programs to address market challenges, including:
These initiatives aim to create more efficient, transparent, and resilient vegetable and fruit markets that benefit both producers and consumers, while ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability.