Question 1

What is the current average price of Rice in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Rice in Kerala is currently ₹4,555 per quintal (₹45.55/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 ₹10,000 per quintal in Munnar Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Rice prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 9 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 ₹4,555, 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
Ernakulam	1	₹3,500	₹5,000	₹3,757
Kollam	1	₹42	₹5,500	₹3,935
Malappuram	3	₹3,000	₹5,000	₹4,568
Kottayam	1	₹4,500	₹5,200	₹4,870
Idukki	1	₹4,800	₹5,200	₹5,100

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4500	₹5100	₹4800	2026-03-17
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4500	₹5100	₹4800	2026-03-10
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4500	₹5100	₹4800	2026-03-05
RiceMataa Parboiled	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹5000	₹5200	₹5200	2026-03-02
RiceIR-8	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹4800	₹5000	₹5000	2026-03-02
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-28
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-27
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-26
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-25
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-24
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-23
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-21
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-20
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-19
RiceOther	Kottayam	Kottayam, Kerala	₹4600	₹5200	₹4900	2026-02-18
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