Cashews, almonds dearer as Quetta winter dry fruit climbs

The dry fruit price in Quetta today reflects a sharp seasonal jump, with pistachios, almonds, cashews and chilgoza all well above last year’s rates.

Dry fruit prices in Quetta have risen sharply as colder weather arrives.

Overall rates are reportedly up about 30% to 40% this year.

Pistachios are up to Rs5,000/kg; almonds Rs3,200; cashews Rs4,500; chilgoza Rs6,000–8,000.

Shopkeepers say rates now change within days, not once a year.

Many households find winter dry fruit harder to afford.

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