Which goods were sold in the markets of Golden Goa?

During the period of its greatest prosperity between 1575 and 1625, the city of Goa—often referred to as Goa Dourada or "Golden Goa"—served as the bustling capital of Portugal’s eastern empire. Its bazaar featured a wide array of merchandise sourced from across the Portuguese empire, with specific streets dedicated to different classes of goods.1

The goods sold in the markets of Golden Goa included:

• Gems and Jewelry: Pearls and coral imported from Bahrain.1
• Textiles and Ceramics: Chinese porcelain and silk, alongside Portuguese velvet and various finished textiles.1
• Medicines and Spices: A variety of medicinal substances and spices sourced from the Malay Archipelago.1
• Human Labor: Slaves from Portugal’s African colonies were also sold at auction in the city's main street.1

Additionally, the Portuguese influence introduced various commodities to India that became staples in local markets, including tobacco, potatoes, pineapples, tomatoes, papayas, cashew nuts, and chilies.2