The kite market across Punjab, particularly in Lahore, has entered its busiest phase as preparations intensify for the Basant festival.
According to the Kite Flying Association (KFA), an estimated 400,000 kites were sold on the first day of the festival season alone. Sales also included around 15,000 spools of kite string, reflecting strong consumer demand and robust market activity.
Malik Faizan, Legal Advisor to the KFA, said trading volumes have exceeded early expectations, driven by both retail buyers and bulk purchasers ahead of Basant celebrations.
Kite and String Prices in Lahore Markets
Market data shows a clear pricing structure across Lahore’s kite hubs:
- Large kites: PKR 500
- Medium kites: PKR 300
- Small kites: PKR 200
Old Lahore consist of 12 gates one of them is Mochi Gate now that February has begun the days of Basant & nights are celebrations which have started look at the crowd people buying kites 🪁🪁🪁🪁🪁 & string (dor) at Mochi Gate.
Lahore going out of control already
Basant fever, pic.twitter.com/bncjAtv5lr
— 💝🌹💖🇮🇳jaggirmRanbir🇮🇳💖🌹💝 (@jaggirm) February 2, 2026Kite string prices vary by quality. Standard spools sell for PKR 7,000 to PKR 8,000, while premium-quality string commands prices ranging from PKR 12,000 to PKR 15,000 per spool.
Preliminary estimates suggest the Basant-related trade has already generated significant revenue. Kite sales alone are valued at approximately PKR 150 million. Large kites account for nearly PKR 100 million, while medium and small kites contribute around PKR 30 million and PKR 10.5 million, respectively.
String sales have added an estimated PKR 80 million to the total turnover, pushing combined revenues beyond PKR 230 million in the early phase of the season.
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Commercial activity remains concentrated in Lahore’s traditional markets, including Mochi Gate, Islampura, Sanda, Samanabad, and Ichhra. Traders report steady footfall and expect sales momentum to continue as Basant approaches.
The surge highlights Basant’s enduring economic and cultural significance, with the festival continuing to support thousands of small traders, craftsmen, and seasonal workers across the city.
