Tomato Price Today in Pakistan | July 2025
The Tomato Price Today in Pakistan in 2025 is between PKR 110-240 per 1KG, varies widely depending on the city, source, and market type (retail vs wholesale).
Tomatoes are an integral part of any dish prepared in a Pakistani household. Be it in a spicy curry or a tangy salad, tomatoes are indispensable. However, curently there seems to be a sudden increase in prices all over the country that consumers seem to have noticed. In this case, we will delve into the situation consumer and market behvaior around tomatoes in Pakistan, the motives behind the change in prices, and the future outlook.
📊 Updated Tomato Price Table (10 kg) – Major Cities of Pakistan
| City | Price per kg (PKR) | Price per 10 kg (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 80 | 800 |
| Lahore | 160 | 1,600 |
| Islamabad | 180 | 1,800 |
| Rawalpindi | 150 | 1,500 |
| Gujranwala | 140 | 1,400 |
| Peshawar | 120 | 1,200 |
| Faisalabad | 120 | 1,200 |
| Multan | 120 | 1,200 |
| Bahawalpur | 120 | 1,200 |
| Bannu | 110 | 1,100 |
| Sargodha | 100 | 1,000 |
| Sukkur | 100 | 1,000 |
| Quetta | 96 | 960 |
Why Are Tomato Prices Rising?
The following are some explanations regarding recently raised prices:
1. Seasonal Shortage
The provinces of Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan are the regions where tomatoes are cultivated. The production in these areas slows down from june onward for the month of july due to the heavy rains and the monsoon break.
2. Transportation and Fuel Expenses
With the ever increasing prices of fuel, transportation costs are bound to increase as well. Since tomatoes are perishable, prompt transportation is necessary. This is particularly true for the delivery of tomatoes which must be done in refrigerated trucks. This heightens the final price.
3. Market Chains and Middlemen
Farmers do not sell directly to the end consumer. The Produce is sold to wholesalers who then sell the produce to middlemen. With each additional step the produce undergoes a price tag is added thus the ultimate consumer ends up paying more.
4. Gaps in Domestic Production
During periods of low production, tomatoes are often imported from Iran or Afgahnistan. In addition to the gap causimng low production, border regulations and the import is also affected by exhangue rates which results in unexpected price changes.
Conclusion
The surge in tomato prices during July in Pakistan stems from a combination of high market costs, seasonal supply shortages, and logistical transportation inefficiencies. At a retail level, tomatoes are priced at ₨220/kg in Karachi and Lahore; however, prices are cheaper on online platforms. The wholesale price of ₨30-₨45/kg still available for middlemen shows how much logistics affect inflation.
We expect prices to stabilize or inflation to nosedive when local harvests pick up in August and September. Until then, we recommend consumers adopt a more strategic approach to purchasing by shopping early in the day in neighborhood shops for better value, as well as online.
