Question 1

What is the current average price of Garlic in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Garlic in Kerala is currently ₹18,667 per quintal (₹186.67/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Garlic available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Garlic is ₹4 per quintal in Manjeri Market Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Garlic being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Garlic is recorded at ₹30,000 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Garlic prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 20 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Garlic 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 Garlic?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹18,667, 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 Garlic 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
Thiruvananthapuram	1	₹9,000	₹9,200	₹9,000
Idukki	3	₹11,000	₹18,000	₹14,538
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹15,000	₹22,500	₹16,921
Malappuram	4	₹4	₹20,200	₹17,951
Palakkad	4	₹12,000	₹30,000	₹19,351
Kottayam	1	₹17,500	₹21,000	₹19,617
Ernakulam	2	₹9,000	₹28,000	₹20,739
Alappuzha	2	₹18,800	₹28,000	₹20,971
Thrissur	1	₹18,000	₹24,000	₹23,667

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
GarlicGarlic	Perambra Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹18000	₹22500	₹18000	2026-07-24
GarlicGarlic	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹21800	₹22500	₹22000	2026-07-24
GarlicAverage	Angamaly Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹20000	₹25000	₹22500	2026-07-24
GarlicAverage	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹20000	₹21500	₹20500	2026-07-24
GarlicGarlic	Palakkad Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹20000	₹22000	₹21100	2026-07-24
GarlicGarlic	Vadakkenchery Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹20000	₹30000	₹26000	2026-07-24
GarlicOther	Munnar Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹15000	₹15000	₹15000	2026-07-23
GarlicOther	Vandiperiyar Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹11000	₹12000	₹12000	2026-07-23
GarlicAverage	Parappanangadi Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹18500	₹18700	₹18600	2026-07-23
GarlicOther	Thirurrangadi Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹18000	₹18000	₹18000	2026-07-23
GarlicGarlic	Athirampuzha Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹19000	₹20000	₹19500	2026-07-23
GarlicAverage	Pothencode Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹9000	₹9200	₹9000	2026-07-23
GarlicAverage	Angamaly Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹20000	₹28000	₹24000	2026-07-23
GarlicAverage	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹20000	₹21500	₹20500	2026-07-23
GarlicGarlic	Koduvayoor Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹16600	₹17000	₹16800	2026-07-23
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