Rice price in Kerala today
Daily mandi rates for Rice across APMC markets in Kerala, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 14 Jul 2026.
Quick answer
In Kerala, the modal price of Rice is about ₹2,920 per quintal (about ₹29/kg) as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹1,500–₹8,200) across 11 markets. That is about 2% below the national modal price of ₹2,973.
Modal₹2,920per quintal
Min₹1,500lowest
Max₹8,200highest
Markets11in Kerala
Rice price by market in Kerala
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alappuzha | Alappuzha | ₹2,963 | ₹2,000 | ₹5,700 | 29 Dec 2010 |
| Chanthroor | Alappuzha | ₹2,983 | ₹1,800 | ₹6,200 | 18 Dec 2010 |
| Chengannur | Alappuzha | ₹2,050 | ₹1,750 | ₹2,750 | 30 Oct 2010 |
| Cherthala | Alappuzha | ₹1,982 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,420 | 22 Jun 2010 |
| Ernakulam | Ernakulam | ₹2,380 | ₹1,600 | ₹4,850 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Harippad | Alappuzha | ₹2,238 | ₹1,980 | ₹2,800 | 20 Nov 2010 |
| Kollam | Kollam | ₹7,869 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,200 | 15 Sep 2010 |
| Mukkom Market | Kozhikode(Calicut) | ₹4,228 | ₹3,540 | ₹5,390 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | ₹2,592 | ₹1,950 | ₹5,400 | 28 Dec 2010 |
| Thodupuzha | Idukki | ₹2,142 | ₹1,700 | ₹2,900 | 27 Oct 2010 |
| Thrissur | Thrissur | ₹4,400 | ₹3,510 | ₹5,660 | 14 Jul 2026 |
Why Rice prices vary across Kerala
Milled from kharif paddy harvested Oct–Dec. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Punjab, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹1,500 to ₹8,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rice price in Kerala today?
The modal price of Rice in Kerala is around ₹2,920 per quintal as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹1,500–₹8,200).
How many markets report Rice in Kerala?
11 APMC markets across Kerala currently report Rice prices in this dataset.
Is Rice cheaper in Kerala than the national average?
The Kerala modal price (₹2,920) is at or below the all-India modal price of ₹2,973 per quintal.