Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Kerala is currently ₹2,726 per quintal (₹27.26/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 ₹1,000 per quintal in vadakarapathy 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 ₹6,000 per quintal in Aroor 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 ₹2,726, 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	₹1,500	₹2,600	₹2,003
Kannur	3	₹1,400	₹2,600	₹2,133
Kasaragod	2	₹2,000	₹2,600	₹2,286
Malappuram	5	₹1,650	₹4,500	₹2,461
Thrissur	6	₹2,000	₹3,000	₹2,552
Ernakulam	8	₹1,500	₹5,000	₹2,718
Alappuzha	7	₹1,400	₹6,000	₹2,745
Kottayam	8	₹1,600	₹5,000	₹2,789
Palakkad	6	₹1,000	₹5,500	₹2,823
Kollam	4	₹1,200	₹5,500	₹2,937
Thiruvananthapuram	5	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹3,142
Idukki	4	₹1,700	₹6,000	₹3,768

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionOnion	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1900	₹2200	₹2000	2026-04-03
OnionSmall	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3700	₹4000	₹3800	2026-04-03
OnionOther	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1700	₹1850	₹1800	2026-04-03
OnionBig	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2000	₹2500	₹2000	2026-04-03
OnionSmall	Harippad	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹4000	₹4500	₹4000	2026-04-03
OnionOnion	Perumbavoor	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹1500	₹2500	₹2000	2026-04-03
OnionOther	Piravam	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹2200	₹3000	₹2500	2026-04-03
OnionBig	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹2600	₹2800	₹2800	2026-04-03
OnionSmall	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹4800	₹5000	₹5000	2026-04-03
OnionOnion	Kannur	Kannur, Kerala	₹2100	₹2300	₹2200	2026-04-03
OnionSmall	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹2600	₹2600	₹2600	2026-04-03
OnionBig	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹2400	₹2400	₹2400	2026-04-03
OnionBig	Pampady	Kottayam, Kerala	₹3500	₹4500	₹4000	2026-04-03
OnionBig	Kallachi	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹1800	₹2200	₹2000	2026-04-03
OnionOnion	Mukkom	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹2200	₹2500	₹2400	2026-04-03
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