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Pineapple in Manipur

Pineapple in the hills. This guide covers where pineapple grows in Manipur, when it reaches the market, where and how it is sold, and who buys it.

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Main districtsImphal East, Churachandpur, Senapati
SeasonMain season June–September; some fruit year-round.
Government buyingNo MSP; private trade
ResearchCentral Agricultural University, Imphal
Export routeThrough Guwahati and Kolkata
StateManipur farm trade guide

About Pineapple

Pineapple grows in India's humid hill and coastal regions. The North East and Kerala lead, and Vazhakulam pineapple (Kerala) and Tripura Queen pineapple hold GI tags.

Where Pineapple Is Grown in Manipur

The main pineapple districts of Manipur are Imphal East, Churachandpur, Senapati. Manipur's valley grows rice, including the GI-tagged Chak-Hao black rice, and its hills grow pineapple, ginger, turmeric, passion fruit and vegetables. Organic and traditional farming is common.

Season in Manipur

Main season June–September; some fruit year-round. Exact arrival dates in Manipur depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.

How Pineapple Is Sold in Manipur

Produce is sold in local markets such as Imphal's women-run Ima Keithel market and through traders to Assam.

Other major markets in Manipur

State Agencies in Manipur

Pineapple has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.

Buyers, Processors and Exporters

These companies and bodies buy, process or export pineapple across India, including from Manipur. Tap a name for details.

Research and Advice in Manipur

New varieties, crop advice and seed for pineapple growers in Manipur come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.

Check today's pineapple prices in Manipur

Pineapple in Other States

Assam · Tripura · Meghalaya · West Bengal · Kerala

Related: Pineapple – all India · Manipur · All crops

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