Question 1

What is the current average price of Capsicum in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Capsicum in Kerala is currently ₹6,659 per quintal (₹66.59/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 Market 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 ₹1,00,000 per quintal in Thrippunithura Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Capsicum prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 29 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 ₹6,659, 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	₹8,000	₹5,493
Thrissur	1	₹4,000	₹7,500	₹5,633
Kottayam	3	₹5,000	₹7,500	₹5,848
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹5,000	₹6,500	₹5,857
Thiruvananthapuram	3	₹3,500	₹9,000	₹5,910
Kollam	1	₹5,600	₹6,400	₹5,944
Palakkad	1	₹5,000	₹7,500	₹5,964
Ernakulam	4	₹5,000	₹1,00,000	₹7,615
Idukki	4	₹6,500	₹9,600	₹7,834
Alappuzha	4	₹5,800	₹10,500	₹8,292

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CapsicumOther	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹5950	₹6050	₹6000	2026-09-19
CapsicumCapsicum	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-09-19
CapsicumCapsicum	Irinjalakkuda Market	Thrissur, Kerala	₹4500	₹6000	₹5000	2026-09-19
CapsicumOther	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6500	₹7200	₹7000	2026-09-19
CapsicumOther	Kottakkal Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4500	₹4700	₹4600	2026-09-19
CapsicumCapsicum	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2026-09-19
CapsicumCapsicum	Palakkad Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹5200	₹6000	₹5700	2026-09-19
CapsicumOther	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6800	₹7100	₹7000	2026-09-18
CapsicumCapsicum	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-09-18
CapsicumCapsicum	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2026-09-18
CapsicumOther	Kottakkal Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4800	₹5000	₹4900	2026-09-18
CapsicumCapsicum	Palakkad Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹5000	₹6000	₹5600	2026-09-18
CapsicumOther	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹10000	₹12000	₹11000	2026-09-18
CapsicumCapsicum	Parappanangadi Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹5300	₹5500	₹5400	2026-09-18
CapsicumCapsicum	Thrippunithura Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹8000	₹10000	₹9000	2026-09-18
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