Rajshahi mango market struggles with sluggish demand and falling prices after Eid
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Trading activity at Baneswar Haat, the largest mango wholesale market in Rajshahi, has yet to gain full momentum following the Eid-ul-Adha holidays. While the supply of mangoes has steadily increased since Saturday—coinciding with the start of the harvest for the premium Himsagar variety—the number of wholesale buyers remains notably low, leading to subdued market prices.
According to the local administration’s “Mango Calendar,” the official market entry for Himsagar began on May 30. Currently, these high-quality mangoes are retailing between 1,400 and 1,800 taka per maund, depending on size and grade. Other varieties are also arriving in significant volume: Gopalbhog is fetching 1,400 to 1,600 taka per maund, while Guti and Lakshmanbhog are trading at 500 to 700 taka and 700 to 900 taka, respectively.
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Orchard owners arriving at the market report frustration over the current price disparity. Many growers, who have invested heavily in year-round maintenance, are struggling to cover production costs. Farmers note that while Gopalbhog fetched higher prices earlier, current bids from wholesalers have dropped significantly, with many buyers citing the lingering impact of the holiday break as a reason for their limited presence. Traders, however, suggest that the market is struggling with an imbalance; as harvest volumes surge, the lack of nationwide wholesale presence has dampened demand.
Baneswar Haat, situated along the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway, typically serves as the primary hub for distribution across the country. Traders express cautious optimism that as the post-Eid holiday period concludes, wholesale participation will recover, potentially stabilizing prices. Despite the current slump, some market participants remain hopeful that the influx of buyers from other regions will trigger a recovery in the coming days.
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The current harvest schedule is strictly regulated by the district’s seasonal calendar. Following the initial rollout of varieties like Guti, Gopalbhog, and Lakshmanbhog, the market expects to see Langra and Banana mangoes arrive by June 10, followed by Amrapali and Fazli varieties on June 15. For now, growers in the Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, and Naogaon regions—the heart of Bangladesh’s mango production—are watching the market closely, hoping for a rebound to mitigate potential financial losses.
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