Green chilli prices soar in Vijayawada
Available at 24 per kilogram on July 1, green chillies are now being sold at a staggering 110 per kilogram due to adverse weather conditions that severely damaged crops.
Known for their widespread use in Telugu cuisine, green chillies are a daily necessity in most households. However, recent statewide rains in June followed by intense heat in early July led to decline in chilli production. The double blow disrupted supply chains and pushed prices to an all-time high.
"Usually, green chillies are always in demand. But the crop damage left us with no choice. We're now importing quality chillies from Karnataka to meet the demand," said M Subbarao, a trader at the Rajiv Gandhi Wholesale Vegetable Market. With prices shooting up, many households have drastically reduced their consumption of green chillies. Shoppers are now turning to alternatives or cutting down their spice usage altogether.
In an attempt to ease the burden on consumers, the agriculture marketing department is offering green chillies at 75 per kg at Rythu Bazaars (farmers' markets). Officials assure that with the arrival of fresh produce from Avanigadda in Krishna district, prices are expected to dip slightly within next 10–15 days.
However, the department warned that if heavy rains continue, the supply of other vegetables—including green vegetables and tomatoes—may also be disrupted, potentially triggering further price hikes.
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