Question 1

What is the current average price of Garlic in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Garlic in Kerala is currently ₹15,854 per quintal (₹158.54/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 ₹2,000 per quintal in Koduvayoor 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 Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Garlic prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 23 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 ₹15,854, 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	₹7,000	₹8,200	₹7,100
Ernakulam	2	₹9,000	₹25,000	₹13,279
Malappuram	4	₹12,300	₹18,500	₹14,679
Idukki	4	₹10,000	₹20,000	₹15,721
Kottayam	1	₹14,000	₹18,000	₹16,138
Alappuzha	2	₹12,500	₹24,500	₹17,886
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹17,000	₹19,200	₹18,000
Thrissur	1	₹14,000	₹20,000	₹18,722
Palakkad	4	₹2,000	₹30,000	₹19,193

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
GarlicAverage	Angamaly	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹18000	₹18000	₹18000	2026-02-02
GarlicAverage	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹9000	₹10000	₹9500	2026-02-02
GarlicGarlic	Athirampuzha	Kottayam, Kerala	₹15000	₹16000	₹15500	2026-02-02
GarlicGarlic	Kollengode	Palakkad, Kerala	₹18000	₹22000	₹20000	2026-02-02
GarlicGarlic	Koduvayoor	Palakkad, Kerala	₹16000	₹16400	₹16200	2026-02-02
GarlicGarlic	Palakkad	Palakkad, Kerala	₹14500	₹15500	₹15100	2026-02-02
GarlicOther	Chavakkad	Thrissur, Kerala	₹14500	₹16000	₹16000	2026-02-02
GarlicGarlic	Koduvayoor	Palakkad, Kerala	₹21500	₹21900	₹21700	2026-02-01
GarlicGarlic	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹15800	₹16300	₹16000	2026-01-31
GarlicGarlic	Perambra	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹17500	₹18000	₹18000	2026-01-31

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