Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Kerala is currently ₹7,183 per quintal (₹71.83/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 ₹3,000 per quintal in Mannar 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 ₹96,000 per quintal in Thrippunithura 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 ₹7,183, 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
Kannur	3	₹4,500	₹6,000	₹5,469
Kozhikode(Calicut)	6	₹4,900	₹55,500	₹5,497
Kasaragod	2	₹5,000	₹6,200	₹5,718
Thrissur	5	₹4,500	₹6,600	₹5,870
Malappuram	6	₹3,900	₹12,700	₹6,197
Kollam	3	₹4,500	₹8,800	₹6,509
Ernakulam	8	₹4,500	₹96,000	₹6,989
Alappuzha	7	₹3,000	₹15,200	₹7,218
Thiruvananthapuram	6	₹5,800	₹15,000	₹7,748
Kottayam	8	₹4,000	₹14,000	₹7,918
Palakkad	6	₹4,000	₹15,000	₹8,941
Idukki	3	₹6,400	₹14,000	₹8,993

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionOnion	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6500	2026-11-13
OnionOnion	Cherthala Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹4000	₹4400	₹4200	2026-11-13
OnionBig	Kayamkulam Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹5300	₹5500	₹5400	2026-11-13
OnionBig	Ettumanoor Market	Kottayam, Kerala	₹5400	₹5800	₹5600	2026-11-13
OnionBig	Thrippunithura Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5800	₹6000	₹5800	2026-11-13
OnionSmall	Kayamkulam Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹12900	₹13100	₹13000	2026-11-13
OnionBig	Kallachi Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹5200	₹5600	₹5400	2026-11-13
OnionBig	Mannar Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3000	₹3200	₹3100	2026-11-13
OnionOther	Perambra Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹5200	₹5500	₹5300	2026-11-13
OnionOnion	Kannur Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹5800	₹6000	₹5900	2026-11-13
OnionSmall	Mannar Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹6000	₹6200	₹6100	2026-11-13
OnionOther	Quilandy Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹5400	₹55500	₹5500	2026-11-13
OnionOnion	Taliparamba Market	Kannur, Kerala	₹5400	₹5600	₹5500	2026-11-13
OnionBig	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹6800	₹6800	₹6800	2026-11-13
OnionOther	Thamarassery Market	Kozhikode(Calicut), Kerala	₹5500	₹5800	₹5700	2026-11-13
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