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 ₹67,289 per quintal (₹672.89/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 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 ₹95,000 per quintal in North Paravur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Black pepper prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 17 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 ₹67,289, 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	₹65,800	₹62,638
Pathanamthitta	2	₹59,600	₹66,000	₹64,025
Kannur	5	₹60,000	₹68,000	₹64,739
Wayanad	4	₹67,000	₹70,400	₹68,538
Idukki	3	₹64,000	₹80,000	₹70,565
Ernakulam	1	₹60,000	₹95,000	₹79,318

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Black pepperGarbled	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹60000	₹70000	₹65000	2026-05-14
Black pepperOther	Payyannur	Kannur, Kerala	₹62000	₹64000	₹63000	2026-05-14
Black pepperOther	Kannur	Kannur, Kerala	₹65000	₹67000	₹66000	2026-05-14
Black pepperMalabar	Kasargod	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹60000	₹61000	₹60500	2026-05-14
Black pepperUngrabled	Manathavady	Wayanad, Kerala	₹68500	₹68500	₹68500	2026-05-14
Black pepperUngrabled	Pulpally	Wayanad, Kerala	₹68600	₹68800	₹68700	2026-05-14
Black pepperUngrabled	Sultan bathery	Wayanad, Kerala	₹68495	₹68500	₹68500	2026-05-14
Black pepperOther	Kuthuparambu	Kannur, Kerala	₹60000	₹68000	₹64000	2026-05-13
Black pepperMalabar	Kanjangadu	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹64800	₹65400	₹65000	2026-05-13
Black pepperUngrabled	Kuttoor	Pathanamthitta, Kerala	₹62600	₹63000	₹62800	2026-05-13
Black pepperUngrabled	Kalpetta	Wayanad, Kerala	₹67500	₹69500	₹68500	2026-05-13
Black pepperOther	Payyannur	Kannur, Kerala	₹62000	₹64000	₹63000	2026-05-13
Black pepperGarbled	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹75000	₹85000	₹80000	2026-05-13
Black pepperUngrabled	Pulpally	Wayanad, Kerala	₹69500	₹69700	₹69600	2026-05-13
Black pepperUngrabled	Manathavady	Wayanad, Kerala	₹68500	₹68500	₹68500	2026-05-13
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