Turmeric price in West Bengal today
Daily mandi rates for Turmeric across APMC markets in West Bengal, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 18 Dec 2017.
Quick answer
In West Bengal, the modal price of Turmeric is about ₹10,369 per quintal (about ₹104/kg) as of 18 Dec 2017 (range ₹6,000–₹20,000) across 4 markets. That is about 3% above the national modal price of ₹10,051.
Modal₹10,369per quintal
Min₹6,000lowest
Max₹20,000highest
Markets4in West Bengal
Turmeric price by market in West Bengal
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islampur | Uttar Dinajpur | ₹12,650 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 | 19 Nov 2010 |
| Jangipur | Murshidabad | ₹7,575 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,650 | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Midnapore Sadar | Medinipur(W) | ₹16,730 | ₹12,000 | ₹20,000 | 13 Oct 2010 |
| Samsi | Malda | ₹11,095 | ₹9,450 | ₹16,000 | 27 Jan 2017 |
Why Turmeric prices vary across West Bengal
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 ₹6,000 to ₹20,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Turmeric price in West Bengal today?
The modal price of Turmeric in West Bengal is around ₹10,369 per quintal as of 18 Dec 2017 (range ₹6,000–₹20,000).
How many markets report Turmeric in West Bengal?
4 APMC markets across West Bengal currently report Turmeric prices in this dataset.
Is Turmeric cheaper in West Bengal than the national average?
The West Bengal modal price (₹10,369) is above the all-India modal price of ₹10,051 per quintal.