Question 1

What is the current average price of Nutmeg in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Nutmeg in Kerala is currently ₹28,290 per quintal (₹282.90/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Nutmeg available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Nutmeg is ₹190 per quintal in Piravam Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Nutmeg being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Nutmeg is recorded at ₹72,000 per quintal in Punalur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Nutmeg prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 13 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹28,290, 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 Nutmeg 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
Ernakulam	2	₹190	₹30,100	₹15,098
Malappuram	2	₹12,000	₹22,700	₹17,550
Thrissur	3	₹24,000	₹45,000	₹28,068
Idukki	1	₹34,000	₹34,000	₹34,000
Kollam	1	₹70,000	₹72,000	₹71,000

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
NutmegOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹34000	₹34000	₹34000	2026-03-28
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹49800	₹50000	₹50000	2026-02-23
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹25800	₹26000	₹26000	2026-01-22
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹29800	₹30000	₹30000	2026-01-09
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹34800	₹35000	₹35000	2026-01-03
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹29000	₹29200	₹29200	2025-12-31
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹29200	₹29400	₹29400	2025-12-25
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹28500	₹28700	₹28700	2025-12-20
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹28500	₹28700	₹28700	2025-12-17
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹29800	₹30000	₹30000	2025-12-16
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹34800	₹35000	₹35000	2025-12-14
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹24800	₹25000	₹25000	2025-12-11
NutmegOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹24800	₹25000	₹25000	2025-12-05
NutmegOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹32000	₹35000	₹35000	2025-10-14
NutmegOther	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹36000	₹36000	₹36000	2025-10-09
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