Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Yam (Ratalu) market prices in the state of Kerala. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Kerala.
| Commodity | Yam (Ratalu) |
| Average Price | ₹5,879 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹3,500 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹8,700 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Kerala.
According to latest info, the average price of Yam (Ratalu) in Kerala is ₹5,879 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹3,500 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹8,700 /quintal. Live prices of Yam (Ratalu) from various districts of Kerala are listed below.
This data was last updated on 23 September 2026.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/09/2026 | Idukki | Kattappana Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherMedium | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 |
| 23/09/2026 | Kollam | Kollam Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherLocal | ₹6,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 |
| 22/09/2026 | Idukki | Kattappana Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherMedium | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 |
| 21/09/2026 | Kollam | Sasthamkotta Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherLocal | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20/09/2026 | Idukki | Kattappana Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherMedium | ₹5,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 20/09/2026 | Kollam | Sasthamkotta Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherLocal | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20/09/2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | Balarampuram Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19/09/2026 | Idukki | Kattappana Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherMedium | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 19/09/2026 | Kollam | Sasthamkotta Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherLocal | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19/09/2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | Balarampuram Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherFAQ | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
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22-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 22 years, Yam (Ratalu) has consistently sold highest in Kerala during August — around 21% above average — while February brings the weakest prices (about 14% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹14,857/quintal
October 2006
Highest single-day price
₹18,000/quintal
November 2006 · Parakkodu
Record monthly average (low)
₹800/quintal
October 2005
In records going back to 2005, the highest monthly average for Yam (Ratalu) in Kerala was ₹14,857/quintal in October 2006, while the weakest month on record is October 2005 (₹800/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | ₹5,695 | ▲ 9.7% |
| October 2024 | ₹5,190 | ▲ 14.3% |
| October 2023 | ₹4,539 | ▲ 107.9% |
| October 2022 | ₹2,183 | ▲ 26.8% |
| October 2021 | ₹1,722 | ▼ 40.3% |
| October 2020 | ₹2,883 | ▲ 47.9% |
| October 2019 | ₹1,950 | ▼ 13.3% |
| October 2018 | ₹2,249 | ▼ 51.1% |
| October 2017 | ₹4,600 |
Based on the latest reporting in the last 7 days (₹/quintal)
| ▼ 19.9% |
| October 2016 | ₹5,746 | ▲ 26.1% |
| October 2015 | ₹4,558 | ▼ 7.0% |
| October 2014 | ₹4,900 | ▲ 18.9% |
