Fresh Market Rates Announced for Islamabad: Fruits, Vegetables, and Poultry Prices Updated – February 23, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Market Committee has released the latest price list for vegetables, fruits, and chicken for Sunday, February 23, 2025.

The updated list includes essential kitchen staples such as tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger. Consumers can find some relief as prices for several items have dropped notably compared to the previous month. Carrots, potatoes, and ginger have also become more affordable.

This daily price update is aimed at ensuring transparency and fair pricing in the market. Residents are encouraged to check the official rates before purchasing and report any cases of overcharging or irregularities to the relevant authorities.

Islamabad’s fruit and vegetable market (Sabzi Mandi) remains a key hub for produce sourced from across Pakistan. Supplies come from various cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along with remote areas of Balochistan and Sindh. Additionally, seasonal produce from Gilgit-Baltistan and imports from Iran and Afghanistan are available. The market caters to both local shopkeepers in Islamabad and bulk buyers from surrounding regions.

Many residents prefer shopping at Sabzi Mandi over smaller markets due to its competitive prices on fresh produce. To ensure consistency and fairness across Islamabad’s markets, the administration publishes a daily updated price list for consumers’ reference.

Official price list for Vegetables in Islamabad – Sunday, 23 February 2025:

Official price list for Fruits in Islamabad – Sunday, 23 February 2025:

The Islamabad Market Committee has issued its latest fruit price list, reflecting current market rates as of Sunday, February 23, 2025.

With the changing season, melons have started arriving in the market but are available in limited quantities. Grade A melons (Kharbooza) are priced at PKR 165 per kilogram, while Grade B melons range between PKR 93 and 99 per kilogram. Meanwhile, Kinnow, which has been in season for several weeks, is now in short supply and is expected to remain available for only another one to two weeks. Due to its limited availability, prices are rising, with Special Kinnow priced between PKR 400 and 418 per dozen, Grade A Kinnow selling at a maximum of PKR 305 per dozen, and Grade B at PKR 170 per dozen. As the season winds down, farm production is also slowing.

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Additionally, banana prices have surged by over PKR 70 per dozen compared to last week. In contrast, strawberries, which were newly introduced last week, have seen an increase in supply and production, resulting in a price drop of approximately PKR 50 per kilogram.

While fruit prices remained stable in recent weeks, a gradual upward trend is now being observed as Ramadan approaches. The updated list includes a variety of seasonal fruits such as bananas, oranges, apples, guavas, grapes, and newly arrived strawberries. Currently, strawberries are priced at a maximum of PKR 460 per kilogram, down from last week’s PKR 500, while Grade B strawberries are available in the range of PKR 290 to 329 per kilogram. The list also highlights other fresh produce available in the market.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about official rates to ensure fair pricing and report any irregularities to the relevant authorities.

Official price list for Chicken and Eggs in Islamabad – Sunday, 23 February 2025:

The Islamabad Market Committee has issued its latest retail price update for live chicken and eggs, effective Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Egg prices remain unchanged from the previous day at PKR 273 per dozen. However, over the past week, they have increased by approximately PKR 50. Similarly, the price of live chicken stands at PKR 440 per kilogram, maintaining the same rate as before.

These revised prices are applicable across Islamabad to ensure fair and uniform pricing for consumers. Residents are advised to stay updated on official rates and report any overcharging or irregularities to the relevant authorities.

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