Question 1

What is the current average price of Colacasia in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Colacasia in Kerala is currently ₹5,870 per quintal (₹58.70/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Colacasia available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Colacasia is ₹2,000 per quintal in Perinthalmanna Market Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Colacasia being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Colacasia is recorded at ₹80,000 per quintal in Piravam Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Colacasia prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 44 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Colacasia 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 Colacasia?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹5,870, 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 Colacasia 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	4	₹2,000	₹5,550	₹4,200
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹4,000	₹5,500	₹4,525
Ernakulam	7	₹3,200	₹80,000	₹5,692
Alappuzha	3	₹4,500	₹8,200	₹5,741
Palakkad	6	₹3,000	₹10,000	₹6,088
Kottayam	6	₹4,000	₹9,000	₹6,108
Idukki	3	₹4,500	₹8,000	₹6,381
Thrissur	1	₹5,800	₹6,400	₹6,400
Kollam	6	₹3,500	₹8,000	₹6,458
Thiruvananthapuram	7	₹2,500	₹11,000	₹6,479

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
ColacasiaColacasia	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹6600	₹6600	₹6600	2026-10-25
ColacasiaOther	Kollam Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹7300	₹7500	₹7400	2026-10-25
ColacasiaOther	Kattappana Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹4800	₹5800	₹5400	2026-10-24
ColacasiaColacasia	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5500	₹6000	₹5800	2026-10-24
ColacasiaOther	Sasthamkotta Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹5000	₹5000	₹5000	2026-10-24
ColacasiaOther	Perumbavoor Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3200	₹4200	₹3600	2026-10-24
ColacasiaOther	Thrippunithura Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹6400	₹8000	₹6600	2026-10-24
ColacasiaColacasia	Parappanangadi Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4300	₹4500	₹4400	2026-10-24
ColacasiaOther	Koduvayoor Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹4500	₹4900	₹4700	2026-10-24
ColacasiaColacasia	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹4800	₹5100	₹5000	2026-10-24
ColacasiaColacasia	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹6000	₹6000	₹6000	2026-10-24
ColacasiaOther	Parappanangadi Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4800	₹5000	₹4900	2026-10-24
ColacasiaOther	Kattakada Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹8000	₹8000	₹8000	2026-10-24
ColacasiaOther	Chala Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹2800	₹3200	₹3000	2026-10-24
ColacasiaColacasia	Neyyatinkara Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹5400	₹6000	₹5600	2026-10-24
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