Question 1

What is the current average price of Capsicum in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Capsicum in Kerala is currently ₹7,160 per quintal (₹71.60/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 ₹3,200 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 ₹15,000 per quintal in Piravam 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 ₹7,160, 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	₹4,600	₹7,500	₹5,891
Thiruvananthapuram	3	₹3,800	₹9,000	₹6,118
Malappuram	6	₹3,200	₹9,200	₹6,224
Palakkad	1	₹5,000	₹7,000	₹6,286
Kollam	2	₹5,700	₹7,800	₹6,333
Kottayam	3	₹5,000	₹9,500	₹7,031
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹6,000	₹9,000	₹7,171
Ernakulam	4	₹5,000	₹15,000	₹8,067
Idukki	4	₹7,000	₹11,500	₹8,195
Alappuzha	4	₹5,000	₹11,500	₹8,371

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CapsicumCapsicum	Chala Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹3800	₹4500	₹4000	2026-08-22
CapsicumOther	Kondotty Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹5900	₹6500	₹6000	2026-08-22
CapsicumOther	Aroor Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8000	₹8200	₹8100	2026-08-22
CapsicumOther	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹6950	₹7050	₹7000	2026-08-22
CapsicumCapsicum	Parappanangadi Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹5500	₹5700	₹5600	2026-08-22
CapsicumCapsicum	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹6300	₹6300	₹6300	2026-08-22
CapsicumOther	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹7800	₹8300	₹8000	2026-08-22
CapsicumCapsicum	Harippad Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹9000	₹9500	₹9000	2026-08-22
CapsicumOther	Mannar Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8000	₹8200	₹8100	2026-08-22
CapsicumCapsicum	Athirampuzha Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹5000	₹5200	₹5100	2026-08-22
CapsicumOther	Ettumanoor Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹5800	₹6200	₹6000	2026-08-22
CapsicumCapsicum	Palakkad Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹5000	₹6000	₹5600	2026-08-22
CapsicumCapsicum	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6500	2026-08-22
CapsicumCapsicum	Perinthalmanna Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4400	₹8000	₹5500	2026-08-21
CapsicumOther	Kattappana Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹7000	₹8000	₹7500	2026-08-21
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