Pistachio declines on fall in demand

Pistachio prices declined by Rs 5 per kg in the national capital today largely due to fall in demand demand from retailers and stockists at prevailing prices amid adequate stocks position.
Increased arrivals from overseas markets also put pressure on pistachio prices.
Pistachio (hairati and peshawari) were down by Rs 5 each to conclude at Rs 1,375-1,425 and Rs 1,445-1,520 per kg, respectively.
Traders said fall in demand from retailers and stockists against increased arrivals, mainly led to fall in pistachio prices.
Following are today's quotations (per 40 kgs):
Almond (California) Rs 22,500, Almond (Gurbandi-new) Rs 10,400-10,900; Almond (Girdhi) Rs 6,900-7,100; Abjosh Afghani Rs 15,000-20,000.

Chilgoza (Roasted-new) (1 kg) Rs 1,400-1,600

Cashew Kernel 1 kg (no 180) Rs 790-800
Cashew Kernel (no 210) Rs 715-725
Cashew Kernel (no 240) Rs 630-640
Cashew Kernel (no 320) Rs 585-590
Cashew Kernel Broken 2 pieces Rs 550-600 Cashew Kernel Broken 4 pieces Rs 545-600 Cashew Kernel Broken 8 pieces Rs 480-550 Copra (qtl) Rs 14,000-18,000
Coconut Powder (25 kgs) Rs 3,000-3,500
Dry Dates Red (qtl) Rs 4,000-12,000
Fig Rs 11,000-22,000
Kishmish Kandhari Local Rs 10,000-15,000 Kishmish Kandhari Special Rs 20,000-25,000 Kishmish Indian Yellow Rs 4,700-5,000
Kishmish Indian Green Rs 4,800-11,000
Pistachio Irani Rs 1,100-1,250
Pistachio Hairati Rs 1,375-1,425

Pistachio Peshawari Rs 1,445-1,520
Pistachio Dodi (Roasted) 825-950
Walnut Rs 200-430
Walnut Kernel (1 kg) Rs 725-1,100.