On this page you will find today's latest Red Chili price in Vilathikulam Mandi of Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) district, Tamil Nadu. Check whether Red Chili price in Vilathikulam was up or down recently with detailed analytics below.
| Commodity | Red Chili |
| Average Price | ₹6,167 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹3,000 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹10,000 / quintal |
| Retail Estimate | ₹30.00–100.00 / kg |
According to latest info, the average price of Red Chili in Vilathikulam Mandi is ₹6,167 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹3,000 /quintal and the maximum price recorded was ₹10,000 /quintal. You can expect a retail price of around ₹30.00 - ₹100.00 per kg in the local market.
This data was last updated on 16 October 2018.
| Date | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/10/2018 | Red Chili | RedFAQ | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | — |
| 14/12/2016 | Red Chili | OtherFAQ | ₹0 | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | — |
| 19/07/2010 | Red Chili | BoldFAQ | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | — |
Notes*
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15-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 15 years, Red Chili has consistently sold highest in Vilathikulam during March — around 10% above average — while January brings the weakest prices (about 9% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹10,000/quintal
March 2016
Highest single-day price
₹16,800/quintal
March 2018 · Vilathikulam
Record monthly average (low)
₹850/quintal
September 2005
In records going back to 2002, the highest monthly average for Red Chili in Vilathikulam was ₹10,000/quintal in March 2016, while the weakest month on record is September 2005 (₹850/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2018 | ₹6,969 | ▲ 29.6% |
| August 2017 | ₹5,377 | ▼ 46.2% |
| August 2016 | ₹10,000 | ▲ 100.0% |
| August 2015 | ₹5,000 | ▲ 25.0% |
| August 2014 | ₹4,000 | ▲ 17.1% |
| August 2013 | ₹3,417 | ▼ 36.3% |
| August 2012 | ₹5,362 | ▼ 23.0% |
| August 2011 | ₹6,960 | ▲ 85.6% |
| August 2010 | ₹3,750 |
| ▼ 25.0% |
| August 2009 | ₹5,000 | — |
| August 2005 | ₹950 | ▼ 52.5% |
| August 2004 | ₹2,000 | ▼ 12.1% |
