Question 1

What is the current average price of Capsicum in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Capsicum in Kerala is currently ₹6,098 per quintal (₹60.98/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Capsicum available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Capsicum is ₹3,500 per quintal in Perinthalmanna Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Capsicum being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Capsicum is recorded at ₹46,000 per quintal in Pothencode Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Capsicum prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 28 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Capsicum 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 Capsicum?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹6,098, 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 Capsicum 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
Malappuram	6	₹3,500	₹6,600	₹5,040
Kottayam	3	₹4,800	₹6,200	₹5,419
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹5,000	₹6,500	₹5,462
Thiruvananthapuram	3	₹4,000	₹46,000	₹5,535
Palakkad	1	₹5,000	₹6,500	₹5,668
Kollam	1	₹5,800	₹7,200	₹6,433
Ernakulam	4	₹4,000	₹10,000	₹6,716
Thrissur	1	₹6,000	₹7,800	₹6,943
Alappuzha	4	₹5,000	₹8,700	₹7,116
Idukki	4	₹5,000	₹8,600	₹7,745

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CapsicumOther	Aroor	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8000	₹8200	₹8100	2026-05-09
CapsicumCapsicum	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8000	₹8500	₹8000	2026-05-09
CapsicumCapsicum	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹6700	₹6700	₹6700	2026-05-09
CapsicumCapsicum	Athirampuzha	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4800	₹5200	₹5000	2026-05-09
CapsicumCapsicum	Parappanangadi	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4000	₹4200	₹4100	2026-05-09
CapsicumCapsicum	Palakkad	Palakkad, Kerala	₹5000	₹6000	₹5600	2026-05-09
CapsicumCapsicum	Irinjalakkuda	Thrissur, Kerala	₹6500	₹7000	₹7000	2026-05-09
CapsicumOther	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6500	₹7200	₹7000	2026-05-08
CapsicumOther	Piravam	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹7200	₹8600	₹8500	2026-05-08
CapsicumCapsicum	Thrippunithura	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹7000	₹10000	₹8000	2026-05-08
CapsicumCapsicum	Broadway market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹7000	₹8000	₹7200	2026-05-08
CapsicumCapsicum	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-05-08
CapsicumOther	Munnar	Idukki, Kerala	₹8000	₹8000	₹8000	2026-05-08
CapsicumOther	Kuruppanthura	Kottayam, Kerala	₹6000	₹6200	₹6200	2026-05-08
CapsicumCapsicum	Thirurrangadi	Malappuram, Kerala	₹6500	₹6600	₹6600	2026-05-08
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