Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) market prices in Malappuram district of Kerala. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Malappuram.
| Commodity | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) |
| Average Price | ₹4,775 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹1,900 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹6,900 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Malappuram district.
According to latest info, the average price of Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) in Malappuram district is ₹4,775 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹1,900 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹6,900 /quintal. Live prices of Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) from established markets of Malappuram are listed below.
This data was last updated on 4 November 2025.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2025 | Kottakkal | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) | OtherFAQ | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,300 |
| 21/07/2025 | Kondotty | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) | OtherFAQ | ₹3,900 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 |
| 21/11/2021 | Thirurrangadi | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) | Cowpea (W-S)FAQ | ₹6,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 10/02/2010 | Manjeri | Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) | OtherFAQ | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 |
Green band = monthly min–max range; line = monthly average price (₹/quintal). Source: APMC/Agmarknet. See full history since 2001 with Pro →
15-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
15 years of mandi records for Malappuram show Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) prices under pressure in May (up to 16% below average) and climbing to about 17% above average by January. This seasonal cycle tracks the arrival (supply) pattern.
Record monthly average (high)
₹8,600/quintal
January 2023
Highest single-day price
₹9,800/quintal
November 2023 · Kondotty
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,200/quintal
December 2007
In records going back to 2006, the highest monthly average for Cowpea (Lobia/Karamani) in Malappuram was ₹8,600/quintal in January 2023, while the weakest month on record is December 2007 (₹1,200/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | ₹4,600 | — |
| August 2018 | ₹5,500 | ▼ 5.2% |
| August 2017 | ₹5,800 | ▲ 26.6% |
| August 2016 | ₹4,583 | ▼ 11.6% |
| August 2015 | ₹5,187 | — |
