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Dates Price Today (India): Medjool, Ajwa, Sukkari — Live Tracker
Updated • Editor: Mohammad Abid Hurzuk
By Mohammad Abid Hurzuk • Review cadence: festival/import waves & monthly baseline
Quick answer
Medjool, Ajwa and Sukkari prices in India move with grade, size, moisture and logistics. Use the live table below for today’s indicative wholesale ranges (₹/kg). For a firm quote, lock the grade (jumbo/large/medium), moisture/softness, pack and lane (delivery city & cold chain).
Tip: Festival windows (Ramadan/Diwali/winter) and currency/ocean rates can shift prices quickly—recheck during peak weeks.
Live prices (₹/kg) — wholesale & retail
| Variety (Grade) | Wholesale Range | Typical Retail MRP | Common Hubs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medjool (Jumbo/Large) | ₹1,100 – ₹1,650 | ₹1,799 – ₹3,299/kg | APMC Vashi, Delhi, Hyderabad | Soft premium; verify size chart & cold chain logs. |
| Ajwa (Premium) | ₹700 – ₹1,050 | ₹1,299 – ₹2,499/kg | Mumbai, Hyderabad | Festive spikes; strict defect tolerance. |
| Sukkari (Classic/Jumbo) | ₹260 – ₹420 | ₹449 – ₹899/kg | Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi | Honey-soft; keep packs chilled. |
| Safawi / Mabroom | ₹380 – ₹650 | ₹699 – ₹1,299/kg | APMC Vashi, Delhi | Strong gifting SKUs in rigid boxes. |
| Deglet Noor (semi-dry) | ₹400 – ₹600 | ₹599 – ₹1,099/kg | Mumbai, Chennai | Great for bakery/bars; easy to chop. |
| Zahedi (value) | ₹60 – ₹90 | ₹169 – ₹299/kg | APMC Vashi, Ahmedabad | Economy mixes; long shelf life. |
Last review: . If your quote differs, check grade, size, moisture, carton, lane and MOQ.
How to read grade & size
Prices cluster by grade (defect tolerance), size (e.g., Medjool jumbo vs large), and texture (soft vs semi-dry). For retail SKUs, packaging and compliance (FSSAI/vegan mark/barcode) influence realized price more than expected.
- Medjool: ask for the supplier’s size chart & calibration record.
- Ajwa: uniform color and minimal scarring signal premium.
- Sukkari: book reefer lanes; temperature keeps texture/value.
City bands & logistics impact
Mumbai/Hyderabad clear faster for soft varieties; long lanes to the Northeast can widen landed price bands. Confirm reefer setpoint, transit time, and replacement terms for soft dates.
Seasonality: when prices move
- Ramadan & Diwali: peak demand; pre-book premium lots.
- Harvest windows: fresh import waves can compress bands temporarily.
- Currency & freight: USD/INR and ocean rates shape CIF landed costs.
Quality checks that affect price
- Inbound QC: random sample per lot; check appearance, aroma, texture.
- Moisture/softness: Medjool/Sukkari need chill to hold value.
- Packaging: vacuum/MAP, rigid gift boxes, retail pouches can lift ASP.
- Written spec (size/defect tolerance) + photos.
- Batch labels with lot no. & storage guidance.
- Cold-chain records for soft dates on request.
FAQ: buyer questions
Why does Medjool vary so much in price?
Size & softness drive value; jumbo, clean fruit with documented cold chain commands a premium. Retail-ready packaging adds cost but improves realized price.
Is Ajwa always premium?
Ajwa carries strong demand, especially around festivals. Premium Ajwa shows uniform color and low scarring under tight defect tolerance.
Do I need a reefer for Sukkari?
Recommended. Sukkari’s honeyed texture depends on temperature control; reefer lanes reduce returns and protect margin.
Which dates suit value mixes?
Zahedi and Deglet Noor are semi-dry and stable, ideal for economy mixes, bakery and bars.
Methodology & update policy
We monitor wholesale quotes across key hubs (APMC Vashi, Delhi, Hyderabad) and align with importer feedback on grade/size/lane. Ranges are indicative; your landed price depends on spec, carton, MOQ and destination. We revise bands on persistent market movement.
Editor: Mohammad Abid Hurzuk •
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