Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Sesame market prices in the state of Kerala. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Kerala.
| Commodity | Sesame |
| Average Price | ₹5,217 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹3,400 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹7,700 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Kerala.
According to latest info, the average price of Sesame in Kerala is ₹5,217 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹3,400 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹7,700 /quintal. Live prices of Sesame from various districts of Kerala are listed below.
This data was last updated on 29 October 2013.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/10/2013 | Alappuzha | Chanthroor | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹7,600 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,650 |
| 03/06/2008 | Malappuram | Kottakkal | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 05/01/2005 | Malappuram | Manjeri | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 |
5-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 5 years, Sesame has consistently sold highest in Kerala during October — around 52% above average — while January brings the weakest prices (about 30% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹7,583/quintal
October 2013
Highest single-day price
₹8,300/quintal
September 2013 · Chanthroor
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,800/quintal
September 2003
In records going back to 2003, the highest monthly average for Sesame in Kerala was ₹7,583/quintal in October 2013, while the weakest month on record is September 2003 (₹1,800/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 2013 | ₹7,326 | — |
| July 2004 | ₹3,500 | ▲ 16.7% |
| July 2003 | ₹3,000 | — |