Question 1

What is the current average price of Capsicum in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Capsicum in Kerala is currently ₹6,824 per quintal (₹68.24/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 ₹3,100 per quintal in Chala 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 ₹11,200 per quintal in Aroor 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 ₹6,824, 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	5	₹3,200	₹7,200	₹5,642
Thiruvananthapuram	3	₹3,100	₹9,000	₹5,982
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹5,300	₹7,000	₹6,062
Thrissur	1	₹5,500	₹7,000	₹6,167
Palakkad	1	₹5,000	₹8,000	₹6,532
Kollam	2	₹5,800	₹7,600	₹6,726
Kottayam	3	₹5,000	₹8,600	₹6,803
Ernakulam	4	₹4,000	₹10,000	₹7,396
Alappuzha	4	₹4,500	₹11,200	₹7,819
Idukki	4	₹6,500	₹9,000	₹8,052

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CapsicumOther	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6500	₹7200	₹7000	2026-03-03
CapsicumCapsicum	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8000	₹8500	₹8000	2026-03-03
CapsicumCapsicum	Thrippunithura	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹7500	₹10000	₹8000	2026-03-03
CapsicumCapsicum	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6500	2026-03-03
CapsicumCapsicum	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹6800	₹6800	₹6800	2026-03-03
CapsicumOther	Ettumanoor	Kottayam, Kerala	₹5200	₹5600	₹5400	2026-03-03
CapsicumOther	Kottakkal	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4200	₹4200	₹4200	2026-03-03
CapsicumCapsicum	Parappanangadi	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4400	₹4500	₹4500	2026-03-03
CapsicumCapsicum	Palakkad	Palakkad, Kerala	₹5500	₹6500	₹6100	2026-03-03
CapsicumOther	Aroor	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹9800	₹10000	₹9900	2026-03-02
CapsicumOther	Piravam	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹8000	₹9000	₹8500	2026-03-02
CapsicumCapsicum	Athirampuzha	Kottayam, Kerala	₹5000	₹5200	₹5100	2026-03-02
CapsicumCapsicum	Thirurrangadi	Malappuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹6100	₹6100	2026-03-02
CapsicumCapsicum	Perinthalmanna	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4500	₹4500	₹4500	2026-03-02
CapsicumOther	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6800	₹7300	₹7000	2026-03-02
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