Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Black pepper in Kerala is currently ₹68,037 per quintal (₹680.37/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 ₹6,000 per quintal in Kasargod Market 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 ₹90,000 per quintal in Perumbavoor Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Black pepper prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 18 Mandis in Kerala 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 Kerala, 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 ₹68,037, 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 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
Kasaragod	2	₹6,000	₹65,000	₹61,769
Kannur	5	₹6,630	₹69,000	₹65,222
Malappuram	1	₹66,950	₹67,050	₹67,000
Wayanad	4	₹67,000	₹70,000	₹68,452
Idukki	2	₹64,800	₹78,200	₹69,875
Pathanamthitta	1	₹66,000	₹75,000	₹70,918
Ernakulam	2	₹70,000	₹90,000	₹77,500

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Black pepperUngrabled	Mananthavady Market	Wayanad, Kerala	₹68500	₹68500	₹68500	2026-07-27
Black pepperOther	Kuthuparambu Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹60000	₹69000	₹64500	2026-07-27
Black pepperOther	Kannur Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹65000	₹67000	₹66000	2026-07-27
Black pepperOther	Kuthuparambu Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹60000	₹69000	₹64500	2026-07-25
Black pepperGarbled	Perumbavoor Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹75000	₹85000	₹80000	2026-07-25
Black pepperOther	Payyannur Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹64000	₹66000	₹65000	2026-07-25
Black pepperUngrabled	Kalpetta Market	Wayanad, Kerala	₹67500	₹69500	₹68500	2026-07-25
Black pepperGarbled	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹70000	₹80000	₹75000	2026-07-25
Black pepperMalabar	Kasargod Market	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹60000	₹60500	₹60200	2026-07-25
Black pepperUngrabled	Irikkur Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹66800	₹67000	₹66900	2026-07-25
Black pepperOther	Kannur Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹65000	₹67000	₹66000	2026-07-25
Black pepperOther	Kuthuparambu Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹60000	₹69000	₹64500	2026-07-24
Black pepperUngrabled	Mananthavady Market	Wayanad, Kerala	₹68500	₹68600	₹68600	2026-07-24
Black pepperGarbled	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹70000	₹80000	₹75000	2026-07-24
Black pepperUngrabled	Kalpetta Market	Wayanad, Kerala	₹67500	₹69500	₹68500	2026-07-24
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