Question 1

What is the current average price of Papaya in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Papaya in Kerala is currently ₹3,836 per quintal (₹38.36/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Papaya available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Papaya is ₹42 per quintal in Nedumpaikulam  VFPCK Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Papaya being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Papaya is recorded at ₹13,000 per quintal in Piravam Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Papaya prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 30 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Papaya 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?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,836, 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 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
Palakkad	1	₹1,800	₹2,000	₹1,900
Ernakulam	1	₹1,600	₹2,400	₹2,000
Alappuzha	2	₹1,800	₹3,000	₹2,019
Kottayam	1	₹2,000	₹3,100	₹2,425
Thrissur	3	₹500	₹8,000	₹2,646
Kollam	1	₹2,500	₹3,200	₹2,800
Malappuram	1	₹2,500	₹3,200	₹2,921
Pathanamthitta	4	₹1,500	₹11,000	₹3,283
Idukki	1	₹3,000	₹3,500	₹3,333
Thiruvananthapuram	1	₹2,000	₹5,000	₹3,450

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PapayaOther	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	2026-03-11
PapayaOther	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹3200	₹3200	₹3200	2026-03-05
PapayaOther	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹2700	₹2700	₹2700	2026-03-03
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri	Malappuram, Kerala	₹3100	₹3200	₹3150	2026-03-01
PapayaOther	Munnar	Idukki, Kerala	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	2026-02-28
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri	Malappuram, Kerala	₹3100	₹3200	₹3150	2026-02-28
PapayaOther	Madhavapuram	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1900	₹2200	₹1900	2026-02-26
PapayaOther	Nedumangadu	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹2000	₹3400	₹3400	2026-02-25
PapayaOther	Munnar	Idukki, Kerala	₹3500	₹3500	₹3500	2026-02-25
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri	Malappuram, Kerala	₹3100	₹3200	₹3150	2026-02-24
PapayaOther	Madhavapuram	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1850	₹2050	₹1850	2026-02-23
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri	Malappuram, Kerala	₹3100	₹3200	₹3150	2026-02-23
PapayaOther	Nedumangadu	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹2000	₹5000	₹4000	2026-02-23
PapayaOther	Madhavapuram	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1800	₹2050	₹1800	2026-02-22
PapayaOther	Madhavapuram	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1800	₹2100	₹1800	2026-02-21
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