Chhath Festival Boosts Banana Sales in Kathmandu'solesale Fruit Market
Summary
Banana sales have surged in Kathmandu’s Kuleshwor wholesale fruit market as Chhath festival demand rises. Traders say local Nepali bananas are finding a better market this year, though transport costs have pushed prices higher.
Key Points
- Banana trade has increased sharply in Kathmandu’s Kuleshwor wholesale fruit market ahead of Chhath festival.
- Traders say bananas are arriving from multiple districts, including Makwanpur, Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Kailali, Bara, Sarlahi, Jhapa, Morang and Udayapur.
- Fruit trader Damdar Bahadur Basnet said Nepali bananas are doing better this year because cheaper Indian imports have stopped.
- Consumers say banana prices are higher than last year, with bunches now costing about 1,000 to 1,200 rupees for good quality fruit.
