Question 1

What is the current average price of Papaya (Raw) in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Papaya (Raw) in Kerala is currently ₹3,849 per quintal (₹38.49/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Papaya (Raw) available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Papaya (Raw) is ₹0 per quintal in Venmony  VFPCK Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Papaya (Raw) being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Papaya (Raw) is recorded at ₹7,000 per quintal in Balarampuram Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Papaya (Raw) prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 61 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Papaya (Raw) 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 Papaya (Raw)?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,849, 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 Papaya (Raw) 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
Wayanad	1	₹1,600	₹1,700	₹1,600
Kottayam	4	₹28	₹3,000	₹1,786
Pathanamthitta	3	₹40	₹4,000	₹2,261
Kasaragod	2	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹2,433
Palakkad	1	₹2,800	₹2,800	₹2,800
Thrissur	2	₹900	₹5,000	₹2,850
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹3,000	₹3,000	₹3,000
Alappuzha	1	₹4,000	₹4,000	₹4,000
Ernakulam	1	₹3,000	₹6,000	₹4,525
Malappuram	1	₹4,200	₹5,000	₹4,700
Idukki	1	₹4,800	₹5,500	₹5,033
Kollam	1	₹5,100	₹5,100	₹5,100
Thiruvananthapuram	2	₹4,000	₹7,000	₹5,975

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Papaya (Raw)Other	Nedumpaikulam VFPCK Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹5100	₹5100	₹5100	2026-10-28
Papaya (Raw)Other	Malampuzha VFPCK Market	Palakkad, Kerala	₹2800	₹2800	₹2800	2026-10-27
Papaya (Raw)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-26
Papaya (Raw)Other	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5200	₹4800	2026-10-26
Papaya (Raw)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-25
Papaya (Raw)Other	Munnar Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500	2026-10-23
Papaya (Raw)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-22
Papaya (Raw)Other	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-10-22
Papaya (Raw)Other	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹3500	₹5000	₹4000	2026-10-21
Papaya (Raw)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	2026-10-20
Papaya (Raw)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-19
Papaya (Raw)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-17
Papaya (Raw)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-16
Papaya (Raw)Other	Piravam Market	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5200	₹4600	2026-10-16
Papaya (Raw)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-15
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