Question 1

What is the current average price of Cardamoms in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Cardamoms in Kerala is currently ₹1,75,279 per quintal (₹1752.79/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Cardamoms available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Cardamoms is ₹250 per quintal in Sultan bathery Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Cardamoms being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Cardamoms is recorded at ₹2,80,000 per quintal in Kattappana Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Cardamoms prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 13 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Cardamoms 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 Cardamoms?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹1,75,279, 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 Cardamoms 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
Ernakulam	1	₹800	₹850	₹800
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹1,210	₹2,870	₹2,370
Malappuram	1	₹35,000	₹38,000	₹36,000
Kollam	1	₹38,000	₹40,000	₹38,000
Wayanad	2	₹250	₹85,000	₹55,550
Alappuzha	1	₹1,19,500	₹1,20,000	₹1,19,800
Idukki	2	₹1,60,000	₹2,80,000	₹2,20,556

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹235000	₹235000	₹235000	2026-04-01
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹255000	₹260000	₹257500	2026-04-01
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹180000	₹190000	₹190000	2026-04-01
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹180000	₹190000	₹190000	2026-03-28
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹215000	₹217500	₹217500	2026-03-28
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹245000	₹247500	₹245000	2026-03-28
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹185000	₹190000	₹190000	2026-03-27
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹215000	₹215000	₹215000	2026-03-27
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹240000	₹245000	₹245000	2026-03-27
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹245000	₹245000	₹245000	2026-03-26
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹185000	₹190000	₹190000	2026-03-26
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹215000	₹217000	₹215000	2026-03-26
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹260000	₹260000	₹260000	2026-03-24
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹185000	₹190000	₹190000	2026-03-24
CardamomsOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹215000	₹215000	₹215000	2026-03-24
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