Question 1

What is the current average price of Dry Chillies in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Dry Chillies in Kerala is currently ₹8,883 per quintal (₹88.83/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Dry Chillies available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Dry Chillies is ₹1,300 per quintal in Thirurrangadi Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Dry Chillies being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Dry Chillies is recorded at ₹26,700 per quintal in Cherthala Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Dry Chillies prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 18 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Dry Chillies 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 Dry Chillies?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹8,883, 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 Dry Chillies 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	₹1,300	₹7,600	₹5,292
Ernakulam	1	₹7,000	₹7,000	₹7,000
Palakkad	1	₹5,900	₹9,000	₹7,300
Thiruvananthapuram	2	₹6,300	₹9,500	₹7,650
Kollam	3	₹4,500	₹16,200	₹9,443
Alappuzha	6	₹3,500	₹26,700	₹11,555

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Dry ChilliesOther	Kondotty	Malappuram, Kerala	₹7400	₹7600	₹7500	2025-10-27
Dry ChilliesOther	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹26500	₹26700	₹26600	2023-12-19
Dry ChilliesOther	Aroor	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹20000	₹22000	₹21000	2023-03-11
Dry ChilliesOther	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹16000	₹16200	₹16100	2021-01-22
Dry ChilliesOther	Alappuzha	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹13500	₹13700	₹13600	2019-10-10
Dry ChilliesOther	Kottakkal	Malappuram, Kerala	₹6300	₹6400	₹6350	2019-08-24
Dry ChilliesDesi	Kottakkal	Malappuram, Kerala	₹6300	₹6400	₹6350	2019-06-24
Dry Chillies2nd Sort	Punalur	Kollam, Kerala	₹10500	₹11500	₹11000	2018-08-09
Dry ChilliesOther	Punalur	Kollam, Kerala	₹11000	₹12000	₹11500	2018-06-01
Dry Chillies1st Sort	Mannar	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3500	₹3700	₹3600	2016-11-23
Dry ChilliesOther	Parappanangadi	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4100	₹4300	₹4200	2014-06-02
Dry ChilliesOther	Thirurrangadi	Malappuram, Kerala	₹1300	₹1400	₹1350	2014-05-03
Dry ChilliesOther	Vadakkenchery	Palakkad, Kerala	₹8000	₹9000	₹8500	2014-02-27
Dry Chillies1st Sort	Alappuzha	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹7800	₹8200	₹8000	2013-11-06
Dry ChilliesOther	Chanthroor	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹7400	₹7600	₹7550	2013-10-29
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