Today's vegetable market pulse in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) shows typical seasonal fluctuations. Our on-ground agents at the local Mandis have verified these rates as of 21 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 Tamil Nadu.
| Vegetable Name | Unit |
Mandi Price (vs. 7-day avg) |
Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 16 ▲ 7% | ₹ 19 - 24 |
| Amla | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 90 ▲ 9.6% | ₹ 108 - 135 |
| Ash gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 19 ▼ 5.2% | ₹ 23 - 29 |
| Baby corn | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 56 ▲ 7.9% | ₹ 67 - 84 |
| Banana flower | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 18 ▲ 8.9% | ₹ 22 - 27 |
| Beetroot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 28 ▼ 0.2% | ₹ 34 - 42 |
| Bell Pepper (Capsicum) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 47 ▼ 3.5% | ₹ 56 - 71 |
| Bitter gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 34 ▼ 9% | ₹ 41 - 51 |
| Bottlegourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 27 ▲ 8% | ₹ 32 - 41 |
| Butter beans | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 42 ▼ 2.3% | ₹ 50 - 63 |
| Broad beans (Fava beans, lima beans) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 39 ▼ 0.4% | ₹ 47 - 59 |
| Cabbage | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 19 ▼ 1.5% | ₹ 23 - 29 |
| Carrot | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 25 ▲ 2% | ₹ 30 - 38 |
| Cauliflower | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 29 ▼ 0.3% | ₹ 35 - 44 |
| Cluster beans | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 41 ▼ 3.5% | ₹ 49 - 62 |
| Coconut (fresh) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 66 ▼ 2% | ₹ 79 - 99 |
| Colocasia leaves (Taro leaves) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 13 ▼ 12.5% | ₹ 16 - 20 |
| Colocasia roots (Taro roots) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 27 ▼ 1.8% | ₹ 32 - 41 |
| Coriander leaves (Cilantro) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 12 ▼ 3.6% | ₹ 14 - 18 |
| Corn | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 27 ▼ 9.3% | ₹ 32 - 41 |
| Cucumber | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 29 ▲ 4.7% | ₹ 35 - 44 |
| Curry leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▲ 9.6% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Dill leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 10 ▼ 16.2% | ₹ 12 - 15 |
| Drumsticks | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 70 ▼ 7% | ₹ 84 - 105 |
| Eggplant (Brinjal or Aubergine) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 32 ▲ 2.8% | ₹ 38 - 48 |
| Brinjal ( Big ) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 32 ▲ 8.7% | ₹ 38 - 48 |
| Elephant Yam | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 9.7% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Fenugreek leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 14 ▲ 11.3% | ₹ 17 - 21 |
| French Beans (Green beans) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 48 ▼ 4.7% | ₹ 58 - 72 |
| Garlic | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 120 ▲ 1.5% | ₹ 144 - 180 |
| Ginger | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 72 ▼ 5.3% | ₹ 86 - 108 |
| Green chili | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 44 ▼ 0.9% | ₹ 53 - 66 |
| Green onion (Scallian or Spring onion) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 38 ▲ 0.1% | ₹ 46 - 57 |
| Green peas | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 48 ▼ 2.7% | ₹ 58 - 72 |
| Ivy gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 8.8% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Lemon (Lime) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 61 ▲ 5.6% | ₹ 73 - 92 |
| Mango | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 86 ▲ 7.7% | ₹ 103 - 129 |
| Mint leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 4 ▼ 15.4% | ₹ 5 - 6 |
| Mushroom | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 90 ▲ 1% | ₹ 108 - 135 |
| Mustard leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 13 ▼ 10.8% | ₹ 16 - 20 |
| Okra (Ladies finger) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 35 ▼ 2.7% | ₹ 42 - 53 |
| Onion Big | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 20 ▼ 8.3% | ₹ 24 - 30 |
| Onion Small | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 40 ▼ 5.3% | ₹ 48 - 60 |
| Plantain (raw banana) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 10 ▼ 7.4% | ₹ 12 - 15 |
| Potato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 25 ▲ 10.7% | ₹ 30 - 38 |
| Pumpkin | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 23 ▲ 15.7% | ₹ 28 - 35 |
| Radish (Daikon) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 30 ▼ 1.2% | ₹ 36 - 45 |
| Ridge gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 36 ▼ 3.9% | ₹ 43 - 54 |
| Shallot (pearl onion) | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 41 ▲ 5.9% | ₹ 49 - 62 |
| Snake gourd | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 29 ▼ 3.1% | ₹ 35 - 44 |
| Sorrel leaves | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 13 ▼ 0.4% | ₹ 16 - 20 |
| Spinach | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 15 ▲ 13.8% | ₹ 18 - 23 |
| Sweet potato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 56 ▼ 2.3% | ₹ 67 - 84 |
| Tomato | Kg / Pcs | ₹ 15 ▼ 3.2% | ₹ 18 - 23 |
The wholesale vegetable farmers' market in Tamil Nadu (Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)) typically opens at 6:30 AM and remains open until 1:30 PM for daily auctions.
There are 23 wholesale mandis/committees in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin). The wholesale vegetable farmers' market opens at 6:30 AM and remains open until 1:30 PM.
Q: What is the Onion price in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) today?
A: Today, Onion is trading at ₹20/kg in the Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) mandi. Retail prices for high-quality onions are currently between ₹24 - ₹30.
Q: How much is 1kg Tomato in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) right now?
A: Tomato prices in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) are ₹15 per kg at wholesale, with retail market rates hovering around ₹18 - ₹23.
Q: Current Potato rate in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)?
A: The Potato (Alu) mandi rate in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is ₹25/kg today, verified by local market agents.
Q: Is Eggplant (Brinjal or Aubergine) a seasonal vegetable in Tamil Nadu?
A: While available year-round, Eggplant (Brinjal or Aubergine) prices in Tamil Nadu are lowest during the peak harvest season.
Q: Difference between local and hybrid Butter beans prices in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)?
A: Local Butter beans is generally priced higher than hybrid varieties. Today, the average rate in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) is ₹42/kg.
Q: Is Bitter gourd sold by weight or by piece in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)?
A: In the Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) wholesale market, Bitter gourd is primarily sold by weight (per kg or quintal) at the rate of ₹34.
Q: Why is Corn cheaper in rural Tamil Nadu than urban Thoothukudi (Tuticorin)?
A: Lower overheads and proximity to farms make Corn cheaper in rural areas than the ₹27 in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin).
Verified by Bala, Market Expert