Question 1

What is the current average price of Papaya in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Papaya in Kerala is currently ₹3,232 per quintal (₹32.32/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 ₹600 per quintal in Veloorkkara VFPCK Market 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 ₹6,000 per quintal in Piravam Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Papaya prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 35 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 ₹3,232, 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	3	₹1,500	₹2,400	₹1,938
Pathanamthitta	2	₹2,000	₹2,600	₹2,300
Kottayam	1	₹2,500	₹3,500	₹2,680
Thiruvananthapuram	1	₹2,500	₹4,000	₹3,400
Thrissur	1	₹600	₹4,100	₹3,400
Alappuzha	3	₹2,800	₹5,400	₹3,404
Ernakulam	5	₹1,800	₹6,000	₹3,684
Kollam	2	₹3,300	₹4,500	₹3,825
Malappuram	2	₹2,550	₹4,550	₹3,862
Idukki	1	₹3,500	₹4,500	₹4,000

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4450	₹4550	₹4500	2026-09-19
PapayaOther	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹3800	₹3800	₹3800	2026-09-19
PapayaPapaya	Nedumpaikulam VFPCK Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹4500	₹4500	₹4500	2026-09-19
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4450	₹4550	₹4500	2026-09-18
PapayaOther	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹3800	₹3800	₹3800	2026-09-17
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4450	₹4550	₹4500	2026-09-17
PapayaOther	Madhavapuram Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2800	₹3200	₹3000	2026-09-17
PapayaOther	Anchal Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹3800	₹3800	₹3800	2026-09-16
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4450	₹4550	₹4500	2026-09-16
PapayaOther	Madhavapuram Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3000	₹3400	₹3200	2026-09-16
PapayaOther	Munnar Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹4500	₹4500	₹4500	2026-09-16
PapayaOther	Madhavapuram Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2900	₹3400	₹3150	2026-09-15
PapayaOther	Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3500	₹5000	₹4500	2026-09-15
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4450	₹4550	₹4500	2026-09-14
PapayaPapaya	Manjeri Market	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4450	₹4550	₹4500	2026-09-13
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