Question 1

What is the current average price of Black pepper in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Black pepper in Karnataka is currently ₹51,688 per quintal (₹516.88/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Black pepper available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Black pepper is ₹13,000 per quintal in Mangalore Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Black pepper being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Black pepper is recorded at ₹96,375 per quintal in Moodigere Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Black pepper prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 20 Mandis in Karnataka today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Black pepper prices?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Black pepper?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹51,688, 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 Karnataka have the best Black pepper 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
Kodagu	2	₹35,000	₹67,729	₹41,820
Chikmagalur	3	₹25,000	₹96,375	₹44,444
Udupi	1	₹40,000	₹66,500	₹50,000
Dakshina Kannada	5	₹13,000	₹68,000	₹51,911
Shimoga	3	₹27,819	₹68,000	₹58,453
Davanagere	1	₹58,300	₹63,979	₹62,678
Bangalore	1	₹56,978	₹65,249	₹65,041
Uttara Kannada	3	₹40,000	₹95,000	₹65,313
Hassan	1	₹66,000	₹66,000	₹66,000

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Black pepperOther	Moodigere	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹35200	₹35200	₹35200	2026-04-02
Black pepperMalabar	Koppa	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹40000	₹67800	₹67500	2026-04-02
Black pepperOther	Koppa	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹35000	₹35000	₹35000	2026-04-02
Black pepperMalabar	Belthangdi	Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka	₹35000	₹67000	₹58500	2026-04-02
Black pepperMalabar	Puttur	Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka	₹31000	₹65500	₹44000	2026-04-02
Black pepperMalabar	Sulya	Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka	₹30000	₹65500	₹56000	2026-04-02
Black pepperOther	Shimoga(Theertahalli)	Shimoga, Karnataka	₹40353	₹40353	₹40353	2026-04-02
Black pepperOther	Yellapur	Uttara Kannada, Karnataka	₹47170	₹47299	₹47299	2026-04-01
Black pepperMalabar	Koppa	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹45000	₹45000	₹45000	2026-04-01
Black pepperMalabar	Puttur	Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka	₹31000	₹65500	₹59000	2026-04-01
Black pepperOther	Shimoga(Theertahalli)	Shimoga, Karnataka	₹28000	₹30000	₹30000	2026-04-01
Black pepperOther	Moodigere	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹35200	₹35500	₹35500	2026-04-01
Black pepperMalabar	Chikkamagalore	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹35000	₹69000	₹35894	2026-03-31
Black pepperMalabar	Channagiri	Davanagere, Karnataka	₹63479	₹63879	₹63719	2026-03-31
Black pepperMalabar	Somvarpet	Kodagu, Karnataka	₹35000	₹67000	₹40500	2026-03-31
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