The dry fruit price in Quetta today is markedly higher as winter weather sets in, with popular seasonal snacks moving beyond the reach of many households. Rates have reportedly climbed by about 30% to 40% overall this year, and some varieties have risen even more steeply.
What shoppers are paying per kilogram
Pistachios that sold for Rs3,000 per kilogram last year now cost up to Rs5,000. Almonds have climbed by Rs1,200 to Rs3,200 per kilogram. Cashews have moved from Rs3,000 to Rs4,500 per kilogram. Pine nuts, known locally as chilgoza, are selling between Rs6,000 and Rs8,000 per kilogram.
Those dry fruit rates per kg leave ordinary buyers paying thousands of rupees more for the same winter mix they bought a year ago. Residents who look forward to the seasonal treats say the jump is straining household budgets.
Why rates feel harder to plan for
Shopkeepers say dry fruit prices used to rise about once a year. Now, they add, rates can change within days, so the winter favourites keep getting costlier for customers who return to the same stalls.
Colder weather typically lifts demand for dry fruits in Pakistan’s markets, and Quetta’s current listings show how quickly that seasonal pressure can show up on the price board. The dry fruit price in Quetta today is therefore not only higher year on year but also less stable from one visit to the next.
What buyers face this winter
For families who keep a modest stock of nuts for guests or everyday snacking, each kilogram now carries a larger share of the monthly food bill. Traders and shoppers alike are watching how far the seasonal spike goes while temperatures stay low.
Anyone comparing last year’s receipts with today’s shelves will see the gap most clearly in pistachios and chilgoza, where the ticket prices sit at the top of the current list.
Aasan alfaaz mein
Quetta mein dry fruit ki qeemat winter ke shuru hone se bohot barh gayi hai. Is saal rates lagbhag 30 se 40 percent tak upar bataye gaye hain. Pista, badam, kaju aur chilgoza pehle se kaafi mehnge ho gaye hain. Gharane ke liye yeh mausami snacks ab pehle jaisa asani se khareedna mushkil ho gaya hai.
