Question 1

What is the current average price of Yam (Ratalu) in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Yam (Ratalu) in Kerala is currently ₹6,169 per quintal (₹61.69/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Yam (Ratalu) available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Yam (Ratalu) is ₹4,000 per quintal in Edamon VFPCK Market Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Yam (Ratalu) being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Yam (Ratalu) is recorded at ₹8,400 per quintal in Pattazhy North VFPCK Market Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Yam (Ratalu) prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 18 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Yam (Ratalu) 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 Yam (Ratalu)?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹6,169, 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 Yam (Ratalu) 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
Idukki	2	₹4,500	₹5,800	₹5,213
Kollam	6	₹4,000	₹8,400	₹6,517
Thiruvananthapuram	1	₹6,000	₹7,000	₹6,625
Pathanamthitta	1	₹7,000	₹8,000	₹7,500

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Sasthamkotta Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹6000	₹6000	₹6000	2026-10-19
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Kattappana Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹5200	₹5500	₹5500	2026-10-18
Yam (Ratalu)Yam (Ratalu)	Pattazhy North VFPCK Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹8000	₹8000	₹8000	2026-10-18
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Thodupuzha Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹4900	₹5100	₹5100	2026-10-17
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6000	₹7000	₹6000	2026-10-17
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Sasthamkotta Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹5000	₹5000	₹5000	2026-10-17
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Kattappana Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹4700	₹5500	₹5300	2026-10-17
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6500	₹7000	₹7000	2026-10-16
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Kollam Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹6900	₹7500	₹7200	2026-10-16
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Kollam Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹6900	₹7500	₹7200	2026-10-15
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Balarampuram Market	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹6500	₹7000	₹6500	2026-10-15
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Sasthamkotta Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹5000	₹5000	₹5000	2026-10-15
Yam (Ratalu)Yam (Ratalu)	Pattazhy North VFPCK Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹8000	₹8000	₹8000	2026-10-15
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Sasthamkotta Market	Kollam, Kerala	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	2026-10-14
Yam (Ratalu)Other	Thodupuzha Market	Idukki, Kerala	₹5000	₹5200	₹5200	2026-10-14
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Yam (Ratalu) Mandi Prices Today in Kerala

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