Today's vegetable market pulse in Kottayam shows typical seasonal fluctuations. Our on-ground agents at the local Mandis have verified these rates as of 17 Mar 2026 to ensure accuracy for retail and wholesale buyers.
Note: The percentage changes (▲/▼) indicate today's price movement compared to the 7-day market average in Kerala.
| Vegetable Name | Unit |
Mandi Price (vs. 7-day avg) |
Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 14 ▼ 2% | ₹ 17 - 21 |
| Amla | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 75 ▼ 5.4% | ₹ 90 - 113 |
| Ash gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 19 ▼ 4.3% | ₹ 23 - 29 |
| Baby corn | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 45 ▼ 7.5% | ₹ 54 - 68 |
| Banana flower | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 19 ▲ 14.7% | ₹ 23 - 29 |
| Beetroot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 28 ▼ 0.5% | ₹ 34 - 42 |
| Bell Pepper (Capsicum) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 50 ▲ 3.7% | ₹ 60 - 75 |
| Bitter gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▲ 8.1% | ₹ 48 - 60 |
| Bottlegourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 23 ▼ 6.4% | ₹ 28 - 35 |
| Butter beans | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▼ 5.9% | ₹ 48 - 60 |
| Broad beans (Fava beans, lima beans) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 38 ▼ 2.6% | ₹ 46 - 57 |
| Cabbage | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 17 ▼ 9.9% | ₹ 20 - 26 |
| Carrot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 26 ▲ 11% | ₹ 31 - 39 |
| Cauliflower | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 27 ▼ 6.7% | ₹ 32 - 41 |
| Cluster beans | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 43 ▲ 1.9% | ₹ 52 - 65 |
| Coconut (fresh) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 66 ▼ 1.9% | ₹ 79 - 99 |
| Colocasia leaves (Taro leaves) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 13 ▼ 16.9% | ₹ 16 - 20 |
| Colocasia roots (Taro roots) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▲ 9.9% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Coriander leaves (Cilantro) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 13 ▼ 2.7% | ₹ 16 - 20 |
| Corn | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 27 ▼ 7.3% | ₹ 32 - 41 |
| Cucumber | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 26 ▼ 2.9% | ₹ 31 - 39 |
| Curry leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▲ 10.3% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Dill leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 12 ▼ 1.2% | ₹ 14 - 18 |
| Drumsticks | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 70 ▼ 5.8% | ₹ 84 - 105 |
| Eggplant (Brinjal or Aubergine) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 2.6% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Brinjal ( Big ) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 28 ▼ 6.7% | ₹ 34 - 42 |
| Elephant Yam | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 8.5% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Fenugreek leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 15 ▲ 10.5% | ₹ 18 - 23 |
| French Beans (Green beans) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 49 ▼ 1.7% | ₹ 59 - 74 |
| Garlic | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 118 ▼ 2.1% | ₹ 142 - 177 |
| Ginger | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 75 ▼ 1% | ₹ 90 - 113 |
| Green chili | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 45 ▲ 2.3% | ₹ 54 - 68 |
| Green onion (Scallian or Spring onion) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▲ 5.7% | ₹ 48 - 60 |
| Green peas | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 51 ▲ 4.9% | ₹ 61 - 77 |
| Ivy gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 35 ▲ 5.4% | ₹ 42 - 53 |
| Lemon (Lime) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 55 ▼ 6.1% | ₹ 66 - 83 |
| Mango | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 76 ▼ 6.7% | ₹ 91 - 114 |
| Mint leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 3 ▼ 30.1% | ₹ 4 - 5 |
| Mushroom | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 79 ▼ 7.8% | ₹ 95 - 119 |
| Mustard leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 12 ▼ 18.4% | ₹ 14 - 18 |
| Okra (Ladies finger) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 37 ▲ 2.2% | ₹ 44 - 56 |
| Onion Big | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 21 ▼ 1.7% | ₹ 25 - 32 |
| Onion Small | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 45 ▲ 5% | ₹ 54 - 68 |
| Plantain (raw banana) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 10 ▼ 9.1% | ₹ 12 - 15 |
| Potato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 24 ▲ 6.7% | ₹ 29 - 36 |
| Pumpkin | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 17 ▼ 13.7% | ₹ 20 - 26 |
| Radish (Daikon) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 32 ▲ 5.2% | ₹ 38 - 48 |
| Ridge gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▲ 7.3% | ₹ 48 - 60 |
| Shallot (pearl onion) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 42 ▲ 8.1% | ₹ 50 - 63 |
| Snake gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 33 ▲ 9.7% | ₹ 40 - 50 |
| Sorrel leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 16 ▲ 12% | ₹ 19 - 24 |
| Spinach | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 12 ▼ 10.6% | ₹ 14 - 18 |
| Sweet potato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 57 ▼ 1.7% | ₹ 68 - 86 |
| Tomato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 14 ▼ 8.9% | ₹ 17 - 21 |
The wholesale vegetable farmers' market in Kerala (Kottayam) typically opens at 6:30 AM and remains open until 1:30 PM for daily auctions.
There are 8 wholesale mandis/committees in Kottayam. The wholesale vegetable farmers' market opens at 6:30 AM and remains open until 1:30 PM.
Q: What is the Onion price in Kottayam today?
A: Today, Onion is trading at ₹21/kg in the Kottayam mandi. Retail prices for high-quality onions are currently between ₹25 - ₹32.
Q: How much is 1kg Tomato in Kottayam right now?
A: Tomato prices in Kottayam are ₹14 per kg at wholesale, with retail market rates hovering around ₹17 - ₹21.
Q: Current Potato rate in Kottayam?
A: The Potato (Alu) mandi rate in Kottayam is ₹24/kg today, verified by local market agents.
Q: How do I identify fresh Bottlegourd at the Kottayam market?
A: Look for firm texture and bright color; fresh Bottlegourd is currently trading at ₹23 in Kottayam.
Q: What is the difference between wholesale and retail Pumpkin rates in Kottayam?
A: The wholesale rate is ₹17, whereas the retail price in Kottayam includes a markup for transport and handling, reaching ₹20 - 26.
Q: Is Ash gourd a seasonal vegetable in Kerala?
A: While available year-round, Ash gourd prices in Kerala are lowest during the peak harvest season.
Q: What is the price of fresh-cut or processed French Beans (Green beans) in Kottayam?
A: Pre-cut or processed French Beans (Green beans) in Kottayam retail stores is significantly higher than the raw mandi price of ₹49 per kg.
Verified by Bala, Market Expert