With the onset of Dasara festival, coconut prices in Andhra Pradesh have spiked dramatically, bringing relief to farmers and gains for traders. The surge is driven by elevated demand for coconuts in ritual offerings and pujas, coinciding with limited supply across key growing regions. In several markets, coconuts are now fetching up to ₹50 per piece.
Supply constraints stem from lower yield, transportation costs, and aggressive buying by traders to meet festival demand. Farmers in Konaseema, Uddanam, East & West Godavari and other coastal belts report receiving higher margins as middlemen compete for available stock. Some growers are holding back quantities, anticipating further price rise.
Meanwhile, traders are scrambling to source coconuts from distant zones, pushing procurement rates upward. Consumers, however, are feeling the pinch as retail rates escalate in local markets.
This price movement underscores the seasonal volatility of coconut markets in Andhra Pradesh. For farmers, it offers a window of greater returns. For buyers, the hike reflects how festival demand can significantly distort supply‑demand balance. As Dasara approaches, all stakeholders—from growers to sellers to devotees—are watching market trends closely.
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