What is the current average price of Onion in Karnataka?

The average wholesale price of Onion in Karnataka is currently ₹1,559 per quintal (₹15.59/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Where is the lowest price for Onion available?

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Onion is ₹200 per quintal in Bangalore Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Where is the most expensive Onion being sold?

The highest market rate for Onion is recorded at ₹4,000 per quintal in Shimoga Mandi.

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

We have received active price updates from 32 Mandis in Karnataka today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

What factors influence Onion prices?

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Karnataka, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Is it a good time to buy Onion?

If prices are trending below the average of ₹1,559, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

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.

Which districts in Karnataka have the best Onion rates?

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

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Onion Mandi Prices Today in Karnataka

Detailed market rates and daily fluctuations.

Commodity

State

District

Market

State Market Insights

Updated: 31 January 2026

In Karnataka, the average wholesale price for Onion is currently ₹1,559/quintal.

District-wise analysis shows that Gadag offers the most competitive rates (Avg: ₹522), whereas Shimoga has higher average prices around ₹3,167.

Trading is active across 32 Mandis in the state, with prices ranging from ₹200 to ₹4,000.

Retail Price Estimate

Estimated Retail Price (per kg)

₹18 - ₹19/ kg

Estimated for Karnataka based on state-wide wholesale averages.

State Wholesale Rate:₹15.59 / kg

Onion Prices in Karnataka Districts

Compare Onion rates across districts of Karnataka.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Gadag	1	₹200	₹1,800	₹522
Gulbarga	1	₹200	₹1,800	₹1,038
Raichur	1	₹600	₹2,080	₹1,322
Dharwad	1	₹200	₹3,200	₹1,337
Bangalore	3	₹200	₹2,800	₹1,349
Bagalkot	1	₹300	₹2,500	₹1,490
Mandya	1	₹1,500	₹1,500	₹1,500
Mysore	2	₹1,000	₹2,200	₹1,500
Hassan	2	₹1,000	₹2,000	₹1,600
Davanagere	1	₹800	₹2,600	₹1,642
Bellary	1	₹1,200	₹2,000	₹1,650
Haveri	1	₹1,000	₹1,800	₹1,685
Belgaum	2	₹500	₹2,500	₹1,704
Dakshina Kannada	1	₹1,400	₹2,400	₹1,900
Udupi	1	₹1,700	₹2,000	₹1,925
Kolar	4	₹1,000	₹3,000	₹2,028
Tumkur	1	₹1,500	₹3,400	₹2,217
Chikmagalur	1	₹1,417	₹2,644	₹2,248
Shimoga	1	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹3,167

Onion Prices List in Karnataka

Recent market rates and arrivals.

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionOnion	Bagalakot	Bagalkot, Karnataka	₹400	₹1700	₹1350	2026-01-31
OnionPuna	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹1000	₹2400	₹1500	2026-01-31
OnionBangalore-Samall	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹400	₹1000	₹700	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹1600	₹2300	₹1800	2026-01-31
OnionLocal	Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹1000	₹1400	₹1200	2026-01-31
OnionPusa-Red	Belgaum	Belgaum, Karnataka	₹500	₹1500	₹1200	2026-01-31
OnionOther	Chikkamagalore	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹2043	₹2243	₹2143	2026-01-31
OnionPuna	Hubli (Amaragol)	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹700	₹2100	₹1700	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Kalburgi	Gulbarga, Karnataka	₹200	₹1600	₹900	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Gowribidanoor	Kolar, Karnataka	₹2000	₹2500	₹2250	2026-01-31