'எல்நினோ' தாக்கம் எதிரொலி: தமிழகத்தில் உச்சம் தொட்ட கருப்பட்டி விலை

According to a report from Dina Thanthi, the price of 'karupatti' (palm jaggery) has reached record highs in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Market analysts and local traders attribute this significant price surge to the lingering impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon, which has disrupted traditional agricultural cycles and affected the production of palm sap.

The decline in raw material availability has created a supply-demand imbalance, leading to increased costs for consumers and retailers across the region. Palm jaggery, a traditional sweetener widely used in Tamil cuisine and valued for its health benefits, has seen consistent upward price pressure over the recent harvest season as producers struggle with erratic weather conditions.

Local agricultural experts suggest that the volatility in weather patterns continues to pose a challenge for the palm sugar industry, which relies heavily on stable climatic conditions for consistent tapping. While traders are monitoring the market closely, there is currently no immediate indication of a price stabilization until the next harvest cycle, provided that weather conditions remain favorable.