Ginger(Dry) price in Assam today
Daily mandi rates for Ginger(Dry) across APMC markets in Assam, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 27 Dec 2016.
Quick answer
In Assam, the modal price of Ginger(Dry) is about ₹3,416 per quintal (about ₹34/kg) as of 27 Dec 2016 (range ₹500–₹9,500) across 11 markets. That is about 21% below the national modal price of ₹4,300.
Modal₹3,416per quintal
Min₹500lowest
Max₹9,500highest
Markets11in Assam
Ginger(Dry) price by market in Assam
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohorihat | Barpeta | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,600 | 6 Mar 2009 |
| Cachar | Cachar | ₹1,841 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,800 | 6 Jun 2009 |
| Dhekiajuli | Sonitpur | ₹5,140 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 | 27 Dec 2016 |
| Gauripur | Dhubri | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 | 19 Mar 2016 |
| Howly | Barpeta | ₹3,925 | ₹2,200 | ₹9,500 | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Jorhat | Jorhat | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,000 | 12 Feb 2016 |
| Karimganj | Karimganj | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹700 | 28 Apr 2009 |
| Lanka | Nagaon | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 | 21 Apr 2009 |
| P.O. Uparhali Guwahati | Kamrup | ₹3,071 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,500 | 22 Dec 2009 |
| Sibsagar | Sibsagar | ₹5,288 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 | 18 Oct 2016 |
| Silapathar | Dhemaji | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 | 16 Jun 2009 |
Why Ginger(Dry) prices vary across Assam
Dry ginger (sonth) is cured after the Dec–Feb harvest and stores for months. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Kerala, Karnataka and the North-East) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹500 to ₹9,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ginger(Dry) price in Assam today?
The modal price of Ginger(Dry) in Assam is around ₹3,416 per quintal as of 27 Dec 2016 (range ₹500–₹9,500).
How many markets report Ginger(Dry) in Assam?
11 APMC markets across Assam currently report Ginger(Dry) prices in this dataset.
Is Ginger(Dry) cheaper in Assam than the national average?
The Assam modal price (₹3,416) is at or below the all-India modal price of ₹4,300 per quintal.