Turmeric price in Kerala today
Daily mandi rates for Turmeric 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 Turmeric is about ₹11,629 per quintal (about ₹116/kg) as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹120–₹23,000) across 12 markets. That is about 11% above the national modal price of ₹10,505.
Modal₹11,629per quintal
Min₹120lowest
Max₹23,000highest
Markets12in Kerala
Turmeric price by market in Kerala
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adimali | Idukki | ₹13,775 | ₹12,500 | ₹15,700 | 2 May 2017 |
| Alappuzha | Alappuzha | ₹16,135 | ₹13,000 | ₹18,500 | 10 Dec 2010 |
| Anchal | Kollam | ₹9,229 | ₹5,300 | ₹11,200 | 20 Aug 2010 |
| Chala | Thiruvananthapuram | ₹10,841 | ₹10,100 | ₹11,400 | 26 Dec 2017 |
| Ernakulam | Ernakulam | ₹15,572 | ₹12,770 | ₹18,270 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Kattappana | Idukki | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 | 28 Oct 2017 |
| Kollam | Kollam | ₹19,635 | ₹13,000 | ₹23,000 | 7 Oct 2010 |
| Kondotty | Malappuram | ₹9,700 | ₹9,400 | ₹10,000 | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Moovattupuzha | Ernakulam | ₹10,696 | ₹8,300 | ₹14,500 | 16 Dec 2017 |
| Mukkom Market | Kozhikode(Calicut) | ₹17,010 | ₹13,410 | ₹20,370 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Piravam | Ernakulam | ₹121 | ₹120 | ₹121 | 7 Apr 2010 |
| Thodupuzha | Idukki | ₹4,632 | ₹1,900 | ₹12,000 | 3 Jun 2017 |
Why Turmeric prices vary across Kerala
Harvested Jan–Mar; traded as finger and bulb. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹120 to ₹23,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Turmeric price in Kerala today?
The modal price of Turmeric in Kerala is around ₹11,629 per quintal as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹120–₹23,000).
How many markets report Turmeric in Kerala?
12 APMC markets across Kerala currently report Turmeric prices in this dataset.
Is Turmeric cheaper in Kerala than the national average?
The Kerala modal price (₹11,629) is above the all-India modal price of ₹10,505 per quintal.