Fruit prices in Bangladesh have decreased significantly after Ramadan and Eid, easing the financial burden on consumers following the earlier surge in costs.

A visit to key fruit trading hubs such as Badamtoli, along with retail markets in Dhanmondi and Hatirpool on Saturday, revealed that prices of many imported fruits have fallen by Tk 100 to Tk 200 per kilogram within a short period. Wholesale markets are experiencing even steeper declines.

Traders said that the drop was driven by increased imports and a sharp fall in demand after the festive season.

During Ramadan, fruit consumption typically surges, but demand declines noticeably once the month ends.

‘Supply is now higher, but demand is lower,’ said a wholesaler at Badamtoli, the country’s largest fruit wholesale market. ‘That’s why prices are coming down.’

Traders said most imported fruits arrive from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Spain, South Africa, and India.

Most imported fruits arrive in Bangladesh by sea, taking 25 to 30 days or more, while some are transported by air.

They said that fruits affected by temperature fluctuations or sluggish demand are often offloaded at discounted prices through auctions before being distributed to retail markets or sold by small vendors.

They added that if the current supply-demand trend continues, prices may decline further in the coming weeks.

At the wholesale level, fruit prices have dropped by Tk 100–200 per kg depending on the variety, while retail prices have fallen by Tk 20–30 per kg.

In Badamtoli, Md Raju, a date trader at Zamzam Fruits, said date prices have declined by around Tk 100 per kg compared to Ramadan.

Jihadi dates are now selling at Tk 2,400 per 10 kg carton (Tk 240 per kg), while premium Medjool dates are priced at Tk 8,000 per 5 kg carton, or Tk 1,600 per kg.

Grapes are currently selling at Tk 2,800–3,200 per carton, each weighing around 10.8 to 11 kg, translating to roughly Tk 300 per kg, according to a trader at Bayezid Enterprise.

Fuji apples are selling at Tk 270–300 per kg, Chinese oranges at around Tk 300 per kg, and South African Gala apples at similar levels.

Pears are priced at Tk 2,350 per 9 kg carton, while pomegranates range between Tk 420 and Tk 430 per kg depending on size. Egyptian Malta oranges are selling at Tk 3,200–3,400 per carton.

Retail markets have also seen noticeable price adjustments.

Malta, which sold for Tk 350–380 per kg during Ramadan, is now priced at Tk 280–300 per kg, approaching its pre-Ramadan level of Tk 260–280 per kg.

Apple prices have declined to Tk 300–350 per kg from Tk 350–400 per kg during Ramadan, though they remain slightly above pre-Ramadan rates.

Oranges are now selling at Tk 350–400 per kg, down from Tk 420–450 per kg, while earlier prices were around Tk 340–350 per kg.

Pomegranate prices have fallen to Tk 450–500 per kg from Tk 580–600 during Ramadan but remain above the pre-Ramadan range of Tk 400–480 per kg.

Pears have recorded one of the steepest drops, falling by about Tk 150 per kg to Tk 350 per kg from Tk 500 per kg.

In the grape segment, black grapes are selling at Tk 500 per kg, red grapes at Tk 450 per kg, and green grapes at Tk 400 per kg, compared to prices exceeding Tk 500 per kg during Ramadan.

Watermelon prices have also dropped sharply to Tk 40–50 per kg from Tk 89–90 per kg during Ramadan.

Retailers at Hatirpool market said fruit prices have generally decreased by Tk 20–25 per kg as demand has weakened significantly, with purchases now largely limited to regular consumers rather than the high seasonal demand seen during Ramadan.