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Orange prices hit new high in Samdrup Jongkhar

January 29, 2025
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Orange growers and traders in Samdrup Jongkhar are experiencing a successful season, with prices reaching a record high of Nu 2,000 per crate. This price increase is the highest recorded to date, bringing hope and optimism to the local community and boosting livelihoods in the region.
The orange depots at Samdrup Jongkhar are busy these days, with workers packing the fruit for export as part of the ongoing harvest season.
Orange exporters say due to the good quality of oranges, the demand for Bhutanese oranges is high in Bangladesh. Till now, the highest price recorded was at Nu 1,800 per crate.
The five orange depots in the district have already exported more than 200 truckloads of oranges to Bangladesh this season.
With the orange season expected to last until mid-February, it is shaping up to be a rewarding season for both the farmers and traders.
“For Gomdar, Wangphu, and Martshala Gewogs, oranges are the main income source. Potatoes don’t grow well here and if we do business by setting up shops, that too don’t go well, so oranges are the only source of income,” said Karma, Local Trader
Orange exporter, Ugyen Duba said, “This year, the rate is better and demand is also high as we have good-quality oranges. Last year I exported 57 truckloads of oranges. We still have one week left to export and so far, I have already exported about 66 truckloads.”
“This time villagers fetched high prices as oranges from India are not being taken to Bangladesh this time, we are not sure but that could be the reason for soaring price.” said Syena, an orange exporter.
In Bangladesh, one crate of Bhutanese oranges costs about USD 27 to 30 according to exporters.
Oranges are one of the main sources of income for many farmers in Samdrup Jongkhar. The district has more than 200,000 orange trees which produce about 260 truckloads of oranges annually.

Kinley Wangchuk, Samdrup Jongkhar

Edited by Yeshi Gyaltshen

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