Question 1

What is the current average price of Turmeric in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Turmeric in Kerala is currently ₹5,520 per quintal (₹55.20/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Turmeric available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Turmeric is ₹120 per quintal in Piravam Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Turmeric being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Turmeric is recorded at ₹20,000 per quintal in Thodupuzha Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Turmeric prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 32 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Turmeric 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?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹5,520, 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 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	₹2,000	₹2,400	₹2,300
Thrissur	1	₹2,000	₹3,200	₹2,415
Kottayam	2	₹2,500	₹4,000	₹3,000
Pathanamthitta	2	₹2,000	₹6,300	₹3,015
Malappuram	3	₹2,200	₹8,000	₹4,183
Kozhikode(Calicut)	2	₹4,000	₹5,000	₹4,550
Ernakulam	2	₹120	₹9,400	₹5,554
Kollam	5	₹1,200	₹11,000	₹5,592
Thiruvananthapuram	4	₹1,200	₹16,000	₹6,433
Kannur	1	₹6,500	₹7,000	₹6,750
Alappuzha	4	₹6,000	₹7,800	₹7,088
Idukki	1	₹14,300	₹20,000	₹16,830

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
TurmericDry	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹16800	₹17000	₹17000	2026-05-06
TurmericOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹14300	₹14500	₹14500	2026-05-06
TurmericDry	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹17600	₹17800	₹17800	2026-04-21
TurmericOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹15300	₹15500	₹15500	2026-04-21
TurmericOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹15300	₹15500	₹15500	2026-04-17
TurmericDry	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹19800	₹20000	₹20000	2026-04-17
TurmericOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹15700	₹15900	₹15900	2026-04-12
TurmericDry	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹17800	₹18000	₹18000	2026-04-12
TurmericOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹15900	₹16100	₹16100	2026-04-08
TurmericDry	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹17800	₹18000	₹18000	2026-04-08
TurmericOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹17400	₹17600	₹17600	2026-04-05
TurmericDry	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹14800	₹15000	₹15000	2026-04-05
TurmericOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹18700	₹18900	₹18900	2026-03-20
TurmericDry	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹19800	₹20000	₹20000	2026-03-20
TurmericOther	Thodupuzha	Idukki, Kerala	₹18200	₹18467	₹18467	2026-03-13
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