Question 1

What is the current average price of Gingelly Oil in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Gingelly Oil in Kerala is currently ₹11,769 per quintal (₹117.69/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Gingelly Oil available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Gingelly Oil is ₹1,500 per quintal in Kottakkal Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Gingelly Oil being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Gingelly Oil is recorded at ₹52,000 per quintal in Aroor Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Gingelly Oil prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 12 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Gingelly Oil 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 Gingelly Oil?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹11,769, 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 Gingelly Oil 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
Kasaragod	1	₹5,550	₹6,440	₹5,560
Thiruvananthapuram	1	₹7,800	₹7,800	₹7,800
Kollam	2	₹5,600	₹12,500	₹9,683
Malappuram	2	₹1,500	₹19,000	₹10,025
Alappuzha	6	₹5,200	₹52,000	₹14,614

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Gingelly OilOther	Kondotty	Malappuram, Kerala	₹18000	₹19000	₹18500	2023-02-01
Gingelly OilOther	Aroor	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹50000	₹52000	₹51000	2023-01-09
Gingelly OilOther	Alappuzha	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹12000	₹12200	₹12100	2019-10-10
Gingelly OilOther	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹7500	₹7600	₹7550	2019-09-03
Gingelly OilGingelly Oil	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8500	₹9200	₹9000	2014-07-10
Gingelly OilOther	Chanthroor	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹7500	₹7600	₹7550	2013-04-24
Gingelly OilOther	Nedumangadu	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹7800	₹7800	₹7800	2013-01-30
Gingelly OilOther	Kottakkal	Malappuram, Kerala	₹1500	₹1600	₹1550	2012-05-19
Gingelly OilGingelly Oil	Punalur	Kollam, Kerala	₹11900	₹12500	₹12200	2011-08-01
Gingelly OilOther	Punalur	Kollam, Kerala	₹10000	₹12000	₹11000	2010-01-25
Gingelly OilOther	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹9000	₹9000	₹9000	2009-08-19
Gingelly OilOther	Dhara	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹5200	₹7000	₹6100	2009-06-16
Gingelly OilGingelly Oil	Kollam	Kollam, Kerala	₹5600	₹6000	₹5850	2003-06-20
Gingelly OilOther	Kasargod	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹5550	₹6440	₹5560	2003-01-27
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