Indian Dry Fruits
Walnuts and almonds grow in Kashmir's Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam and Doda. Makhana (fox nut) is harvested from ponds in Bihar's Mithila region (Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnea, Katihar); Mithila Makhana holds a GI tag and the central government announced a Makhana Board for Bihar in 2025. Raisins come from Sangli, Tasgaon and Nashik (see Grapes), and cashew from the coasts (see Cashew). Dates are grown in Kutch (Gujarat).
Trade and Imports
Most almonds sold in India are imported from California; pistachios, figs, apricots and premium dates come from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and the Gulf. Khari Baoli in Old Delhi, Asia's largest spice and dry-fruit market, sets wholesale prices for much of North India, with big markets also in Mumbai (Masjid Bunder) and Amritsar.
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Kashmir Walnuts and Almonds
Kashmir walnuts are sold in-shell and as kernels, graded by colour (light kernels fetch the most) and size. Kashmiri almonds such as Mamra are prized for their oil and taste but are a small crop compared with imports. Both are harvested in August–October and reach markets in time for Diwali.
Makhana
Makhana seeds are gathered by hand from pond beds, sun-dried, roasted and popped. The work is traditionally done by the Mallah community of Mithila. Graded by size into "lawa" grades, makhana is sold to wholesalers in Darbhanga and Purnea and then to brands, which sell roasted and flavoured makhana snacks across India and abroad.
Price Drivers
Import duties on almonds and other nuts, the California almond crop, the Afghan and Iranian trade situation, and festive demand all affect dry-fruit prices. Diwali and wedding gifting create the strongest seasonal peak.
Dry Fruits by State
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