Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Kerala is currently ₹4,275 per quintal (₹42.75/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 ₹1,500 per quintal in Perinthalmanna 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 ₹9,000 per quintal in Pala Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 64 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 ₹4,275, 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	₹2,800	₹3,600	₹3,129
Kannur	3	₹2,500	₹3,800	₹3,340
Thrissur	6	₹3,000	₹4,200	₹3,536
Kollam	4	₹3,000	₹4,600	₹3,652
Kasaragod	2	₹3,100	₹4,000	₹3,673
Ernakulam	8	₹1,600	₹8,000	₹3,891
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹3,000	₹8,000	₹4,069
Malappuram	6	₹1,500	₹8,200	₹4,149
Alappuzha	7	₹2,500	₹8,000	₹4,438
Kottayam	8	₹2,800	₹9,000	₹4,859
Idukki	4	₹2,700	₹7,000	₹4,861
Palakkad	6	₹2,000	₹8,500	₹5,099

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Onion1st Sort	North Paravur Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹7000	₹8000	₹7500	2026-07-29
OnionBig	Kollengode Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹3000	₹3400	₹3200	2026-07-29
OnionOther	Perambra Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2900	₹3200	₹3000	2026-07-29
OnionOnion	Perumbavoor Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2400	₹3000	₹2800	2026-07-29
OnionBig	Aralamoodu Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹3500	₹4000	₹4000	2026-07-29
OnionSmall	Kollengode Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹5600	₹6000	₹5800	2026-07-29
OnionOther	Chavakkad Market	Thrissur, Kerala	₹3300	₹4200	₹4200	2026-07-29
OnionBig	Aroor Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3500	₹3700	₹3600	2026-07-29
OnionSmall	Aroor Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6800	₹7000	₹6900	2026-07-29
OnionBig	Palakkad Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹3400	₹4000	₹3800	2026-07-29
OnionBig	Chala Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹3400	₹3600	₹3400	2026-07-29
OnionSmall	Palakkad Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹7300	₹8000	₹7700	2026-07-29
OnionOnion	Chala Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6300	₹6500	₹6300	2026-07-29
OnionOther	Thirurrangadi Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹2200	₹2200	₹2200	2026-07-29
OnionBig	Pattambi Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹3200	₹3500	₹3400	2026-07-29
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