Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Kerala is currently ₹6,557 per quintal (₹65.57/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Onion available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Onion is ₹3,200 per quintal in Cherthala Market Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Onion being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Onion is recorded at ₹13,000 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 63 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Onion 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 Onion?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹6,557, 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 Onion 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
Kozhikode(Calicut)	5	₹4,600	₹6,000	₹5,196
Kannur	3	₹4,400	₹5,700	₹5,326
Kasaragod	2	₹4,700	₹6,000	₹5,458
Malappuram	6	₹4,000	₹11,200	₹5,797
Thrissur	5	₹5,000	₹8,000	₹5,963
Ernakulam	8	₹4,500	₹11,000	₹6,056
Kollam	3	₹4,300	₹7,700	₹6,087
Alappuzha	7	₹3,200	₹10,600	₹6,742
Kottayam	8	₹4,500	₹12,000	₹6,958
Idukki	4	₹5,500	₹10,000	₹7,127
Thiruvananthapuram	6	₹5,200	₹11,500	₹7,304
Palakkad	6	₹4,000	₹13,000	₹7,483

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Onion1st Sort	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹9200	₹11000	₹9500	2026-10-16
OnionBig	Aroor Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹5200	₹5400	₹5300	2026-10-16
Onion1st Sort	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹6500	₹6500	2026-10-16
OnionSmall	Aroor Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹8000	₹8200	₹8100	2026-10-16
OnionBig	Vadakkenchery Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹6000	₹6500	₹6500	2026-10-16
Onion1st Sort	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5400	₹6000	₹5800	2026-10-16
OnionSmall	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹9800	₹10500	₹10000	2026-10-16
OnionBig	Vamanapuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹6500	₹6500	2026-10-16
OnionSmall	Vadakkenchery Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹12000	₹13000	₹13000	2026-10-16
OnionOnion	Perumbavoor Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5000	₹6000	₹5300	2026-10-16
OnionOnion	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5300	₹6500	₹6000	2026-10-16
OnionBig	Ettumanoor Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹5000	₹5500	₹5300	2026-10-16
OnionBig	Chengannur Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹4900	₹5150	₹5000	2026-10-16
OnionBig	Neeleswaram Market	Kasaragod, Kerala	₹5400	₹5800	₹5600	2026-10-16
OnionOnion	Cherthala Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹4500	₹4700	₹4600	2026-10-16
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