Stories
Chittorgarh Custard Apples Sell At Rs 150 Per Kilo With High Global Demand
N
News18•17-10-2026, 09:34
Chittorgarh Custard Apples Sell At Rs 150 Per Kilo With High Global Demand
- •Custard apples grown naturally at the historical Chittorgarh Fort are famous across the country and abroad for their exceptional sweetness.
- •The fruit trees are spread across a massive 13-kilometer periphery inside the fort and have been growing naturally for centuries without human planting.
- •During the peak season, the fruit is sold in the market between Rs 100 to Rs 150 per kilo, attracting massive crowds of domestic and foreign tourists.
- •Despite a slight decline in yield this year due to scanty rainfall, high market prices and expensive orchard contracts have boosted traders' profits.
Key Questions Answered
Custard apples from the Chittorgarh Fort are currently selling in the market at prices ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 150 per kilogram.
The custard apple trees within the Chittorgarh Fort complex were not planted by humans; they have been growing naturally across a 13-kilometer periphery for hundreds of years.
Due to scanty rainfall in the region, the total yield of custard apples experienced a slight decline this year. However, higher auction rates for orchard contracts and strong market prices allowed retailers and contractors to earn good expected incomes.
