Ginger(Dry) price in West Bengal today
Daily mandi rates for Ginger(Dry) across APMC markets in West Bengal, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 15 Sep 2026.
Quick answer
In West Bengal, the modal price of Ginger(Dry) is about ₹7,817 per quintal (about ₹78/kg) as of 15 Sep 2026 (range ₹1,070–₹18,000) across 13 markets. That is about 81% above the national modal price of ₹4,313.
Modal₹7,817per quintal
Min₹1,070lowest
Max₹18,000highest
Markets13in West Bengal
Ginger(Dry) price by market in West Bengal
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) | Kolkata | ₹2,874 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC | Kolkata | ₹15,230 | ₹12,500 | ₹18,000 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Bolpur | Birbhum | ₹5,233 | ₹3,900 | ₹6,500 | 24 Dec 2016 |
| Bolpur APMC | Birbhum | ₹11,785 | ₹9,800 | ₹15,500 | 15 Sep 2026 |
| English Bazar APMC | Malda | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Kalimpong | Kalimpong | ₹2,161 | ₹1,400 | ₹3,200 | 28 Nov 2009 |
| Kalimpong APMC | Kalimpong | ₹13,600 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,400 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Katwa | Purba Bardhaman | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,050 | 5 Nov 2009 |
| Medinipur(West) APMC | Medinipur(W) | ₹15,476 | ₹11,500 | ₹18,000 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Midnapore Sadar | Medinipur(W) | ₹4,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹5,600 | 11 Dec 2009 |
| Samsi | Malda | ₹3,270 | ₹1,070 | ₹4,800 | 17 Dec 2009 |
| Sealdah Koley Market | Kolkata | ₹2,889 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | 27 Dec 2009 |
| Sheoraphuly APMC | Hooghly | ₹15,365 | ₹12,500 | ₹18,000 | 15 Sep 2026 |
Why Ginger(Dry) prices vary across West Bengal
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 ₹1,070 to ₹18,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ginger(Dry) price in West Bengal today?
The modal price of Ginger(Dry) in West Bengal is around ₹7,817 per quintal as of 15 Sep 2026 (range ₹1,070–₹18,000).
How many markets report Ginger(Dry) in West Bengal?
13 APMC markets across West Bengal currently report Ginger(Dry) prices in this dataset.
Is Ginger(Dry) cheaper in West Bengal than the national average?
The West Bengal modal price (₹7,817) is above the all-India modal price of ₹4,313 per quintal.