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Goa Vegetable Prices Soar as Karnataka Crops Ravaged by Unseasonal Rain
15 Nov
Summary
- Vegetable prices in Goa have spiked due to unseasonal rain in Karnataka
- Tomato prices increased from Rs 40 to Rs 60 per kg, carrots from Rs 60 to Rs 80 per kg
- Vendors fear poor quality of vegetables due to destroyed crops in Karnataka
As of November 15, 2025, the prices of vegetables in Goa have seen a significant increase due to the unseasonal rain in Karnataka, the state from which Goa sources most of its vegetable supply. Until last month, the prices were stable despite the unseasonal rain in Goa, but the steady chain of vegetable imports has now been disrupted.
The prices of essential vegetables like tomatoes have risen from Rs 40 to Rs 60 per kg, and carrots have climbed from Rs 60 to Rs 80 per kg. Okra prices have also increased from Rs 80 to Rs 120 per kg, and coriander from Rs 30 to Rs 60. Vendors attribute this spike to the destruction of crops in Karnataka caused by the heavy rain.
Many vendors are now worried that the poor quality of vegetables due to the damaged crops in Karnataka might further deter customers. However, the prices of other vegetables like potatoes, onions, capsicum, cauliflower, and cucumber have remained stable. The price of lemons has even greatly reduced to Rs 5 per piece, making it an opportune time for customers to stock up on them for pickling.
Vendors are hopeful that the prices will stabilize in the coming winter months as the monsoon fades away and the soil conditions in Karnataka improve within a week, according to the managing director of the Goa State Horticulture Corporation Limited.
