Litchi Price Today in India - लीची का आज का भाव
The current wholesale (modal) price of Litchi (लीची) in India is ₹18,750 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹18,750 to a maximum of ₹18,750 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Litchi rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.
Litchi is grown mainly in Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Uttar Pradesh. It is a fruit crop with a May-Jun season - May-Jun.
Bihar's Muzaffarpur is the global capital of the Shahi litchi, which has a GI tag and is prized in the Middle East and Europe for its unique floral-sweet flavour profile. India exports 3,000-5,000 tonnes of fresh litchi annually at ₹300-500/kg retail, making it one of India's premium fruit exports despite a very narrow 3-4 week harvest window.
Is There an MSP for Litchi?
Litchi does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes litchi prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.
Why Litchi Prices Change
- Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the litchi harvest window helps you time sales.
- Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
- Government policy: export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
- Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
- Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.
How to Get the Best Price for Your Litchi
- Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
- Grade and clean your litchi - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
- Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. For perishables, use a nearby cold storage to hold for a few weeks.
- Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.
Popular Litchi Varieties in India
- Shahi (Bihar - GI tag, top quality)
- China (West Bengal - high yield)
- Bedana (Bihar seedless premium)
- Purbi (Jharkhand)
- Late Bedana (extended season variety)
Litchi Uses & End Markets
- Fresh eating (narrow May-Jun window)
- Litchi juice and squash manufacturing
- Canned litchi in syrup for export
- Dried litchi (longan-style) for export
- Litchi wine and vinegar (West Bengal micro-industry)
Grow Better Litchi - Inputs & Guidance
Higher quality means a higher price. For the best litchi crop: choose a high-yield certified seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.