Question 1

What is the current average price of Colacasia in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Colacasia in Kerala is currently ₹4,948 per quintal (₹49.48/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Colacasia available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Colacasia is ₹2,000 per quintal in Punalur Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Colacasia being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Colacasia is recorded at ₹8,000 per quintal in Kattakada Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Colacasia prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 58 Mandis in Kerala today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Colacasia 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 Colacasia?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹4,948, 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 Colacasia 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
Malappuram	6	₹2,500	₹4,500	₹3,533
Pathanamthitta	2	₹2,500	₹5,000	₹3,850
Kozhikode(Calicut)	1	₹4,000	₹5,000	₹4,191
Palakkad	7	₹2,100	₹8,000	₹4,653
Ernakulam	7	₹3,000	₹6,500	₹4,742
Kottayam	8	₹3,000	₹7,000	₹4,953
Alappuzha	7	₹3,800	₹7,700	₹5,053
Thrissur	2	₹2,000	₹6,500	₹5,060
Kollam	5	₹2,000	₹7,500	₹5,108
Idukki	6	₹3,000	₹8,000	₹5,490
Thiruvananthapuram	7	₹3,300	₹8,000	₹5,548

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
ColacasiaColacasia	Chengannur	Alappuzha, Kerala	₹4800	₹5300	₹5000	2026-04-03
ColacasiaOther	Perumbavoor	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-04-03
ColacasiaColacasia	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹6500	₹6500	₹6500	2026-04-03
ColacasiaOther	Pampady	Kottayam, Kerala	₹3000	₹5500	₹4500	2026-04-03
ColacasiaOther	Thrippunithura	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹5000	₹6000	₹5200	2026-04-02
ColacasiaColacasia	North Paravur	Ernakulam, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-04-02
ColacasiaColacasia	Anchal	Kollam, Kerala	₹6300	₹6300	₹6300	2026-04-02
ColacasiaColacasia	Thottuva VFPCK	Kottayam, Kerala	₹3800	₹4000	₹3900	2026-04-02
ColacasiaColacasia	Thottuva VFPCK	Kottayam, Kerala	₹3800	₹4000	₹3900	2026-04-02
ColacasiaColacasia	Parappanangadi	Malappuram, Kerala	₹3800	₹4000	₹3900	2026-04-02
ColacasiaOther	Koduvayoor	Palakkad, Kerala	₹5500	₹5900	₹5700	2026-04-02
ColacasiaOther	Pattambi	Palakkad, Kerala	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-04-02
ColacasiaColacasia	THENGAMAM VFPCK	Pathanamthitta, Kerala	₹3000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-04-02
ColacasiaOther	Kattakada	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹7700	₹8000	₹7700	2026-04-02
ColacasiaColacasia	Parassala	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	₹5500	₹6000	₹5500	2026-04-02
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