What is the current average price of Amaranthus in Kerala?

The average wholesale price of Amaranthus in Kerala is currently ₹3,458 per quintal (₹34.58/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Where is the lowest price for Amaranthus available?

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Amaranthus is ₹400 per quintal in Omalloor Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Where is the most expensive Amaranthus being sold?

The highest market rate for Amaranthus is recorded at ₹30,000 per quintal in Palakkad Mandi.

How many markets are reporting Amaranthus prices today?

We have received active price updates from 78 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

What factors influence Amaranthus prices?

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.

Is it a good time to buy Amaranthus?

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,458, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

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.

Which districts in Kerala have the best Amaranthus rates?

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

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Amaranthus Mandi Prices Today in Kerala

Detailed market rates and daily fluctuations.

Commodity

State

District

Market

State Market Insights

Updated: 9 February 2026

In Kerala, the average wholesale price for Amaranthus is currently ₹3,458/quintal.

District-wise analysis shows that Thrissur offers the most competitive rates (Avg: ₹2,085), whereas Alappuzha has higher average prices around ₹4,870.

Trading is active across 78 Mandis in the state, with prices ranging from ₹400 to ₹30,000.

Retail Price Estimate

Estimated Retail Price (per kg)

₹40 - ₹43/ kg

Estimated for Kerala based on state-wide wholesale averages.

State Wholesale Rate:₹34.58 / kg

Amaranthus Prices in Kerala Districts

Compare Amaranthus rates across districts of Kerala.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Thrissur	4	₹1,900	₹3,000	₹2,085
Pathanamthitta	6	₹400	₹4,000	₹2,120
Palakkad	5	₹1,300	₹30,000	₹2,458
Wayanad	1	₹2,400	₹3,100	₹2,682
Malappuram	10	₹1,950	₹4,600	₹2,787
Kozhikode(Calicut)	11	₹1,500	₹4,000	₹2,935
Ernakulam	8	₹2,000	₹6,000	₹3,295
Kottayam	5	₹2,500	₹8,000	₹3,824
Idukki	2	₹3,100	₹5,000	₹3,843
Kannur	1	₹3,700	₹4,100	₹3,887
Kasaragod	5	₹2,600	₹6,000	₹4,567
Thiruvananthapuram	10	₹2,500	₹8,000	₹4,774
Kollam	4	₹3,500	₹5,600	₹4,782
Alappuzha	4	₹2,500	₹8,000	₹4,870

Amaranthus Prices List in Kerala

Recent market rates and arrivals.

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
AmaranthusOther	Kayamkulam	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-02-09
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹7500	₹8000	₹7700	2026-02-09
AmaranthusOther	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹5000	₹5500	₹5000	2026-02-09
AmaranthusOther	Madhavapuram	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3400	₹3600	₹3400	2026-02-09
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Perumbavoor	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2000	₹2600	₹2300	2026-02-09
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Piravam	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-02-09
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Ernakulam	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2800	₹3200	₹3000	2026-02-09
AmaranthusAmaranthus	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2500	₹3000	₹2800	2026-02-09
AmaranthusOther	Payyannur	Kannur, Kerala	₹3700	₹3900	₹3800	2026-02-09
AmaranthusAmaranthus	Manjeswaram	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-02-09