Chikoo Price in Pakistan Today (Cheeku Rate per kg) | November 2026
The chikoo price in Pakistan (چیکو / cheeku, sapodilla) today is Rs. 238 – Rs. 250 per kg in the official Lahore rate list (3 November 2026). Most chikoo is grown around Karachi, Thatta and other coastal areas of Sindh, so it is usually a little cheaper in Karachi than in Lahore, Islamabad or Peshawar.
Chikoo Rate Today in Pakistan (per kg)
| Variety / grade | Grade A (اول) | Grade B (دوم) |
|---|---|---|
| Chikoo (cheeku) | Rs. 250 | Rs. 238 |
Source: Official retail rate list, Market Committee Lahore / Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department, 3 November 2026 (price per kg). Prices in other cities are usually within 10–20% of Lahore rates.
One kg usually has 8–12 medium chikoos. Fruit is often sold hard and ripens at home in 2–4 days.
Chikoo Varieties in Pakistan
- Round (gol) chikoo – sweet, very soft flesh.
- Oval (lamba) chikoo – larger fruit, keeps a bit longer.
- Kali Patti type – common commercial type in Sindh orchards.
Chikoo Season in Pakistan
Chikoo trees fruit for most of the year in warm, frost-free Sindh, but the main market supply comes from September to February. Supply drops in the hottest months, so rates can rise in summer.
Health Benefits of Chikoo
- Gives quick energy from natural sugars.
- Good source of fibre, potassium and vitamin C.
- Popular in milkshakes and fruit chaat.
- Eat in moderation if you watch blood sugar – it is a very sweet fruit.
How to Buy Chikoo
- Choose fruit with brown, slightly rough skin that is not wrinkled.
- Ripe chikoo gives a little when pressed; hard fruit needs a few days.
- Avoid cracked or leaking fruit.
- Keep ripe chikoo in the fridge and eat within 2–3 days.
Chikoo Price – FAQs
What is the chikoo price in Pakistan today?
Rs. 238 – Rs. 250 per kg in the Lahore official rate list (3 November 2026).
What is chikoo called in English?
Chikoo (cheeku) is sapodilla.
Where is chikoo grown in Pakistan?
Mainly in Sindh – around Karachi, Thatta and Hyderabad.
When is chikoo season?
Main supply is September to February.
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