Litchi Price in India Falls 19.9% to USD 1,975/tonne
Litchi in India dropped to USD 1,975/tonne on 2026-09-01, though the quarter-on-quarter gain stands at 77.3%.
Litchi prices in India were quoted at USD 1,975/tonne as of 2026-09-01, down 19.9% from USD 2,466/tonne on 2026-08-01. That August level marked both the week-on-week and month-on-month reference point and was also the 52-week high. The 52-week low of USD 1,114/tonne was recorded on 2026-06-01.
Despite the monthly fall, the commodity remains up 77.3% over the quarter from USD 1,114/tonne on 2026-06-01 and up 40.2% year on year from USD 1,408/tonne on 2025-09-01.
Supply conditions in India have been affected by weather events during the year. According to the Hindustan Times on 2026-08-03, a severe heatwave in June forced farmers to pluck crops prematurely and suspended all litchi exports from Punjab. Down To Earth reported on 2026-05-21 that inadequate winter chill and April heat caused fruit drop and reduced Bihar yields to 30-40 percent of usual levels.
Mandipulse reported on 2026-07-23 that local mandis experienced significant price volatility in July 2026 driven by low arrival volumes and tight supply conditions. The latest quote of USD 1,975/tonne sits between the 52-week low of USD 1,114/tonne and the high of USD 2,466/tonne, with the year-on-year position still showing a gain of 40.2%.