Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Arecanut (Betel nut) market prices in the state of Karnataka. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Karnataka.
| Commodity | Arecanut (Betel nut) |
| Average Price | ₹36,040 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹2,300 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹93,696 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Karnataka.
According to latest info, the average price of Arecanut (Betel nut) in Karnataka is ₹36,040 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹2,300 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹93,696 /quintal. Live prices of Arecanut (Betel nut) from various districts of Karnataka are listed below.
This data was last updated on 16 September 2026.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/09/2026 | Uttara Kannada | Kumta | Arecanut (Betel nut) | Hale ChaliLocal | ₹46,099 | ₹47,599 | ₹47,309 |
| 16/09/2026 | Uttara Kannada | Kumta | Arecanut (Betel nut) | Hosa ChaliLocal | ₹35,699 | ₹42,109 | ₹39,799 |
| 16/09/2026 | Dakshina Kannada | Bantwala | Arecanut (Betel nut) | New VarietyLocal | ₹27,000 | ₹47,500 | ₹35,200 |
| 16/09/2026 | Davanagere | Honnali | Arecanut (Betel nut) | EDIMedium | ₹21,000 | ₹26,500 | ₹24,000 |
| 16/09/2026 | Dakshina Kannada | Bantwala | Arecanut (Betel nut) | CqcaLocal | ₹17,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹24,700 |
| 16/09/2026 | Dakshina Kannada | Bantwala | Arecanut (Betel nut) | Old VarietyFAQ | ₹47,500 | ₹56,200 | ₹51,000 |
| 16/09/2026 | Chamrajnagar | Chamarajanagar | Arecanut (Betel nut) | OtherLocal | ₹46,844 | ₹46,844 | ₹46,844 |
| 16/09/2026 | Udupi | Kundapura | Arecanut (Betel nut) | Hale ChaliLocal | ₹41,500 | ₹55,000 | ₹53,000 |
| 16/09/2026 | Udupi | Kundapura | Arecanut (Betel nut) | Hosa ChaliLocal | ₹37,000 | ₹47,500 | ₹47,000 |
| 16/09/2026 | Dakshina Kannada | Puttur | Arecanut (Betel nut) | New VarietyLocal | ₹30,000 | ₹47,500 | ₹45,000 |
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25-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
25 years of mandi records for Karnataka show Arecanut (Betel nut) prices under pressure in November (up to 5% below average) and climbing to about 6% above average by September. This seasonal cycle tracks the arrival (supply) pattern.
Record monthly average (high)
₹42,985/quintal
September 2021
Highest single-day price
₹1,00,340/quintal
February 2026 · Shimoga
Record monthly average (low)
₹3,244/quintal
March 2002
In records going back to 2002, the highest monthly average for Arecanut (Betel nut) in Karnataka was ₹42,985/quintal in September 2021, while the weakest month on record is March 2002 (₹3,244/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | ₹36,420 | ▼ 1.6% |
| September 2025 | ₹37,007 | ▲ 10.7% |
| September 2024 | ₹33,436 | ▼ 15.7% |
| September 2023 | ₹39,664 | ▼ 3.5% |
| September 2022 | ₹41,096 | ▼ 4.4% |
| September 2021 | ₹42,985 | ▲ 42.5% |
| September 2020 | ₹30,176 | ▲ 24.4% |
| September 2019 | ₹24,266 | ▼ 0.8% |
| September 2018 |
Based on the latest reporting in the last 7 days (₹/quintal)
| ₹24,465 |
| ▲ 3.4% |
| September 2017 | ₹23,669 | ▲ 20.0% |
| September 2016 | ₹19,725 | ▼ 8.6% |
| September 2015 | ₹21,573 | ▼ 13.5% |
