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 | ₹5,615 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹2,500 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹8,000 / 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 ₹5,615 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹2,500 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹8,000 /quintal. Live prices of Yam (Ratalu) from various districts of Kerala are listed below.
This data was last updated on 7 August 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | Kollam | Edamon VFPCK Market | Yam (Ratalu) | Yam (Ratalu)Grade A | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 07/08/2026 | Idukki | Kattappana Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherMedium | ₹4,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 06/08/2026 | Idukki | Kattappana Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherMedium | ₹4,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 |
| 06/08/2026 | Kollam | Sasthamkotta Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherLocal | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05/08/2026 | Idukki | Kattappana Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherMedium | ₹5,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 05/08/2026 | Kollam | Kollam Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherLocal | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 |
| 05/08/2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | Balarampuram Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherFAQ | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04/08/2026 | Kollam | Edamon VFPCK Market | Yam (Ratalu) | Yam (Ratalu)Grade A | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04/08/2026 | Kollam | Sasthamkotta Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherLocal | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04/08/2026 | Kollam | Kollam Market | Yam (Ratalu) | OtherLocal | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 |
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21-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 21 years, Yam (Ratalu) has consistently sold highest in Kerala during August — around 22% above average — while February brings the weakest prices (about 16% 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
October 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ₹5,555 | ▼ 11.0% |
| August 2025 | ₹6,244 | ▼ 16.4% |
| August 2024 | ₹7,467 | ▲ 66.1% |
| August 2023 | ₹4,496 | ▲ 45.7% |
| August 2022 | ₹3,085 | ▲ 50.1% |
| August 2021 | ₹2,056 | ▼ 41.2% |
| August 2020 | ₹3,498 | ▼ 19.5% |
| August 2019 | ₹4,345 | ▼ 15.8% |
| August 2018 | ₹5,162 |
Based on the latest reporting in the last 7 days (₹/quintal)
| ▼ 13.0% |
| August 2017 | ₹5,933 | ▼ 5.3% |
| August 2016 | ₹6,264 | ▲ 26.8% |
| August 2015 | ₹4,940 | ▲ 21.6% |
