Question 1

What is the current average price of Bitter gourd in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Bitter gourd in Kerala is currently ₹6,168 per quintal (₹61.68/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Bitter gourd available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Bitter gourd is ₹1,000 per quintal in Omalloor Market Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Bitter gourd being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Bitter gourd is recorded at ₹12,500 per quintal in Puthur VFPCK Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Bitter gourd prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 116 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Bitter gourd 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 Bitter gourd?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹6,168, 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 Bitter gourd 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
Wayanad	3	₹2,900	₹3,800	₹3,323
Malappuram	6	₹1,800	₹6,600	₹4,875
Palakkad	13	₹2,500	₹8,000	₹5,172
Idukki	5	₹3,500	₹8,000	₹5,300
Thrissur	6	₹3,400	₹7,500	₹5,467
Pathanamthitta	9	₹1,000	₹12,500	₹5,521
Kozhikode(Calicut)	6	₹5,000	₹7,100	₹5,894
Kottayam	19	₹3,500	₹9,000	₹6,522
Alappuzha	12	₹4,000	₹9,500	₹6,608
Thiruvananthapuram	12	₹4,500	₹10,000	₹6,627
Ernakulam	10	₹4,000	₹10,000	₹7,031
Kollam	10	₹4,200	₹12,500	₹7,130
Kannur	1	₹5,000	₹8,600	₹7,357
Kasaragod	4	₹6,600	₹10,000	₹7,969

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Pampady Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹5500	₹6500	₹6000	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdOther	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6400	₹6800	₹6500	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Perumbavoor Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5500	₹6200	₹5800	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdOther	Cherthala Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹4000	₹4200	₹4100	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Parassala Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹5600	₹6000	₹5800	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹7000	₹9000	₹8000	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdOther	Kayamkulam Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6700	₹6900	₹6800	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8500	₹9500	₹9000	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Venmony VFPCK Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8500	₹9500	₹9000	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Karumaloor VFPCK Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹7500	₹8000	₹7700	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Pala Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹3500	₹4000	₹3700	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Vempally VFPCK Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹6000	₹6200	₹6100	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹7400	₹7400	₹7400	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Kollengode VFPCK Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2026-08-16
Bitter gourdBitter Gourd	Perinthalmanna Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹2400	₹2600	₹2500	2026-08-16
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