Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in Kerala is currently ₹3,421 per quintal (₹34.21/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Rice available?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Rice being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Rice is recorded at ₹19,000 per quintal in Punalur Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 46 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Rice 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 Rice?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,421, 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 Rice 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)	2	₹1,000	₹1,600	₹1,245
Kasaragod	2	₹820	₹2,100	₹1,475
Pathanamthitta	1	₹1,150	₹2,250	₹1,592
Wayanad	2	₹850	₹2,600	₹1,613
Kannur	2	₹1,420	₹1,890	₹1,655
Ernakulam	4	₹715	₹5,500	₹2,948
Kollam	6	₹42	₹19,000	₹3,470
Thiruvananthapuram	4	₹800	₹12,010	₹3,617
Alappuzha	7	₹1,400	₹12,000	₹3,851
Malappuram	1	₹4,650	₹4,900	₹4,760
Kottayam	1	₹4,400	₹5,600	₹4,895
Idukki	2	₹4,600	₹10,000	₹6,270

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-01-24
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-01-23
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-01-22
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-01-21
RiceIR-8	Munnar	Idukki, Kerala	₹10000	₹10000	₹10000	2026-01-21
RiceMataa Parboiled	Munnar	Idukki, Kerala	₹9000	₹9000	₹9000	2026-01-21
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5000	₹4800	2026-01-20
RiceJaya	Manjeri	Malappuram, Kerala	₹4650	₹4750	₹4700	2026-01-20
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-01-19
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5600	₹4900	2026-01-17

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