Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Kerala is currently ₹3,536 per quintal (₹35.36/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 ₹280 per quintal in Kottayam 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 ₹34,000 per quintal in Thrippunithura Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 66 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 ₹3,536, 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)	6	₹1,800	₹3,008	₹2,519
Kannur	3	₹1,800	₹3,300	₹2,652
Kasaragod	2	₹2,200	₹3,600	₹2,782
Malappuram	6	₹1,900	₹6,600	₹2,982
Thrissur	6	₹2,200	₹3,600	₹2,998
Ernakulam	9	₹1,800	₹34,000	₹3,183
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹2,000	₹5,500	₹3,465
Kollam	4	₹2,500	₹6,000	₹3,618
Alappuzha	7	₹1,500	₹8,000	₹3,837
Kottayam	8	₹280	₹7,800	₹3,840
Idukki	4	₹2,300	₹6,600	₹4,086
Palakkad	6	₹1,800	₹7,500	₹4,275

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionSmall	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹4000	₹4000	₹4000	2026-02-01
OnionBig	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹3600	₹3600	₹3600	2026-02-01
OnionOther	Chathanoor	Kollam, Kerala	₹3300	₹3700	₹3500	2026-02-01
OnionSmall	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3800	₹4200	₹4000	2026-01-31
OnionBig	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2200	₹2900	₹2300	2026-01-31
OnionBig	Kayamkulam	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionSmall	Kayamkulam	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Cherthala	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3100	₹3300	₹3200	2026-01-31
OnionBig	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2500	₹3000	₹2500	2026-01-31
OnionSmall	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6000	₹6500	₹6000	2026-01-31

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