Question 1

What is the current average price of Capsicum in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Capsicum in Kerala is currently ₹8,017 per quintal (₹80.17/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 ₹1,000 per quintal in Thrippunithura 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 ₹14,000 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 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 ₹8,017, 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
Thrissur	1	₹5,000	₹7,000	₹6,000
Kollam	1	₹5,700	₹6,700	₹6,307
Thiruvananthapuram	3	₹5,000	₹9,000	₹6,746
Malappuram	6	₹3,800	₹10,200	₹7,478
Idukki	4	₹4,500	₹9,000	₹7,806
Kottayam	3	₹5,400	₹10,000	₹8,068
Alappuzha	4	₹6,000	₹11,500	₹8,442
Palakkad	1	₹6,200	₹10,000	₹8,623
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹8,000	₹9,500	₹9,077
Ernakulam	4	₹1,000	₹14,000	₹9,653

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CapsicumCapsicum	Harippad Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹11000	₹11500	₹11000	2026-07-25
CapsicumOther	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹8450	₹8550	₹8500	2026-07-25
CapsicumCapsicum	Athirampuzha Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹7500	₹7700	₹7600	2026-07-25
CapsicumOther	Ettumanoor Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹8500	₹9500	₹9000	2026-07-25
CapsicumOther	Kottakkal Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹6800	₹7000	₹6900	2026-07-25
CapsicumCapsicum	Perambra Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹8000	₹9000	₹8500	2026-07-25
CapsicumCapsicum	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹10000	₹11500	₹11000	2026-07-25
CapsicumOther	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹8000	₹10000	₹9000	2026-07-25
CapsicumCapsicum	Palakkad Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹6500	₹7500	₹7100	2026-07-25
CapsicumCapsicum	Broadway market Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹10000	₹13000	₹10200	2026-07-25
CapsicumCapsicum	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹6300	₹6300	₹6300	2026-07-25
CapsicumOther	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹9500	₹10000	₹10000	2026-07-25
CapsicumCapsicum	Thirurrangadi Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	2026-07-24
CapsicumCapsicum	Thrippunithura Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹11000	₹14000	₹11500	2026-07-24
CapsicumOther	Aroor Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8500	₹8700	₹8600	2026-07-24
Looking for more market data? Upgrade to Pro to access full market list. Unlock History

Capsicum Mandi Prices Today in Kerala

State Market Insights

Retail Price Estimate

Capsicum Prices in Kerala Districts

Capsicum Prices List in Kerala

Frequently Asked Questions