Question 1

What is the current average price of Turmeric (raw) in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Turmeric (raw) in Kerala is currently ₹3,372 per quintal (₹33.72/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Turmeric (raw) available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Turmeric (raw) is ₹30 per quintal in Pramadom VFPCK Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Turmeric (raw) being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Turmeric (raw) is recorded at ₹14,500 per quintal in Chala Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Turmeric (raw) prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 36 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Turmeric (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 Turmeric (raw)?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹3,372, 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 Turmeric (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
Ernakulam	2	₹120	₹150	₹126
Pathanamthitta	2	₹30	₹2,600	₹2,082
Kottayam	3	₹900	₹3,000	₹2,225
Palakkad	3	₹1,600	₹3,200	₹2,395
Thrissur	3	₹700	₹4,000	₹2,517
Alappuzha	4	₹1,000	₹4,200	₹2,680
Kozhikode(Calicut)	2	₹2,600	₹5,000	₹4,220
Kollam	6	₹1,800	₹9,700	₹4,700
Malappuram	1	₹6,000	₹6,000	₹6,000
Idukki	3	₹100	₹13,000	₹6,124
Thiruvananthapuram	7	₹3,000	₹14,500	₹7,987

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Turmeric (raw)Other	RAMAPURAM VFPCK	Kottayam, Kerala	₹2200	₹2800	₹2500	2025-07-27
Turmeric (raw)Turmeric (raw)	Cheriyanadu VFPCK	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1500	₹2200	₹2000	2025-06-21
Turmeric (raw)Turmeric (raw)	CHENNITHALA VFPCK	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3500	₹4000	₹3800	2025-06-12
Turmeric (raw)Other	Vaniyamkulam VFPCK	Palakkad, Kerala	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2025-06-08
Turmeric (raw)Turmeric (raw)	Cheriyanadu VFPCK	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹1500	₹2500	₹2000	2025-06-03
Turmeric (raw)Turmeric (raw)	Venmony VFPCK	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2025-05-21
Turmeric (raw)Other	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹2500	₹3200	₹3000	2025-05-10
Turmeric (raw)Other	Kattappana	Idukki, Kerala	₹6500	₹6800	₹6500	2025-05-09
Turmeric (raw)Other	Vaniyamkulam VFPCK	Palakkad, Kerala	₹1600	₹1800	₹1700	2025-05-04
Turmeric (raw)Other	Vaniyamkulam VFPCK	Palakkad, Kerala	₹3000	₹3200	₹3100	2025-04-20
Turmeric (raw)Turmeric (raw)	Thazhakkara VFPCK	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	2025-04-18
Turmeric (raw)Turmeric (raw)	Thazhakkara VFPCK	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2500	₹3100	₹2700	2025-04-15
Turmeric (raw)Turmeric (raw)	Thazhakkara VFPCK	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2000	₹3000	₹2200	2025-04-13
Turmeric (raw)Turmeric (raw)	Thazhakkara VFPCK	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹2000	₹3000	₹2200	2025-04-12
Turmeric (raw)Other	Annamanada VFPCK	Thrissur, Kerala	₹4000	₹4000	₹4000	2025-04-11
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