Question 1

What is the current average price of Amaranthus in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Amaranthus in Kerala is currently ₹3,363 per quintal (₹33.63/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Amaranthus available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Amaranthus is ₹255 per quintal in Omalloor Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Amaranthus being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Amaranthus is recorded at ₹8,500 per quintal in Cherthala Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Amaranthus prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 70 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Amaranthus prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Kerala, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Amaranthus?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,363, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Kerala have the best Amaranthus rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Thrissur	3	₹1,000	₹2,000	₹1,913
Pathanamthitta	5	₹255	₹3,600	₹1,957
Palakkad	6	₹1,000	₹4,400	₹2,419
Wayanad	2	₹2,100	₹3,400	₹2,508
Kozhikode(Calicut)	10	₹1,500	₹3,700	₹2,705
Malappuram	6	₹1,900	₹4,500	₹2,745
Idukki	3	₹2,100	₹5,000	₹3,314
Ernakulam	7	₹1,800	₹6,000	₹3,434
Kottayam	5	₹2,500	₹6,000	₹3,703
Kollam	2	₹3,200	₹4,700	₹3,738
Kannur	1	₹2,900	₹4,000	₹3,755
Kasaragod	4	₹3,000	₹5,400	₹4,362
Alappuzha	4	₹1,700	₹8,500	₹4,537
Thiruvananthapuram	10	₹2,700	₹8,000	₹4,608

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8000	₹8200	₹8100	2026-05-05
AmaranthusOther	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹5000	₹5500	₹5000	2026-05-05
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Perumbavoor	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2500	₹3000	₹2800	2026-05-05
AmaranthusAmaranthus	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2500	₹3000	₹2800	2026-05-05
AmaranthusOther	Payyannur	Kannur, Kerala	₹3700	₹3900	₹3800	2026-05-05
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Kasargod	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-05-05
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Thalayolaparambu	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2500	₹3000	₹2800	2026-05-05
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Pampady	Kottayam, Kerala	₹3500	₹4500	₹4000	2026-05-05
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Kallachi	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹3000	₹3400	₹3200	2026-05-05
AmaranthusOther	Quilandy	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹3000	₹3100	₹3000	2026-05-05
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Thirurrangadi	Malappuram, Kerala	₹3000	₹3300	₹3200	2026-05-05
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Pattambi	Palakkad, Kerala	₹1000	₹1500	₹1200	2026-05-05
AmaranthusOther	Attingal	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹3500	₹4500	₹4000	2026-05-05
AmaranthusOther	Manathavady	Wayanad, Kerala	₹2300	₹2400	₹2400	2026-05-05
AmaranthusOther	Pulpally	Wayanad, Kerala	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-05-05
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