Vegetable Price In Chennai: What's Costlier, What's Cheaper In Koyambedu Market?

The Chennai Koyambedu Wholesale Market on Tuesday experienced fluctuations in vegetable prices, influenced by supply, demand, and seasonal factors.

Price Fluctuations:

• Peas saw a significant price jump, rising by Rs 100 per kilogram. On September 8, peas were priced at Rs 150 per kg, but today they have surged to Rs 250 per kg.
• Drumsticks also experienced a price increase, climbing by Rs 15. The price rose from Rs 25 per kg on September 8 to Rs 40 per kg today.
• Conversely, beans became more affordable, with a decrease of Rs 20 per kg. Last week, beans were sold at Rs 70 per kg, but today they are priced at Rs 50 per kg.

Current Prices for Essentials:

• Onion: 1st Quality - Rs 60, 2nd Quality - Rs 50
• Tomato: 1st Quality - Rs 35, 2nd Quality - Rs 25
• Potato: 1st Quality - Rs 45, 2nd Quality - Rs 35
• Coconut: 1st Quality - Rs 38, 2nd Quality - Rs 36
• Lemon: 1st Quality - Rs 140, 2nd Quality - Rs 120
• Drumstick: 1st Quality - Rs 40, 2nd Quality - Rs 20
• Green Chilies: 1st Quality - Rs 30, 2nd Quality - Rs 20
• Yam: 1st Quality - Rs 65, 2nd Quality - Rs 60
• Cabbage: 1st Quality - Rs 15, 2nd Quality - Rs 10
• Garlic: 1st Quality - Rs 360, 2nd Quality - Rs 250
• Coriander: 1st Quality - Rs 12, 2nd Quality - Rs 6
• Mint: 1st Quality - Rs 150, 2nd Quality - Rs 135
• Ginger: 1st Quality - Rs 150, 2nd Quality - Rs 135

Seasonal Vegetable Prices:

• Peas: 1st Quality - Rs 250, 2nd Quality - Rs 200
• Raw Mango: 1st Quality - Rs 170, 2nd Quality - Rs 60
• Ooty Carrot: 1st Quality - Rs 60, 2nd Quality - Rs 50
• Chow Chow: 1st Quality - Rs 20, 2nd Quality - Rs 15
• Cauliflower: 1st Quality - Rs 20, 2nd Quality - Rs 15
• Beetroot (OOT): 1st Quality - Rs 40, 2nd Quality - Rs 35
• Snake Gourd: 1st Quality - Rs 25, 2nd Quality - Rs 20
• Beans: 1st Quality - Rs 50, 2nd Quality - Rs 40
• Spinach: 1st Quality - Rs 25, 2nd Quality - Rs 8
• Yellow Pumpkin: 1st Quality - Rs 25, 2nd Quality - Rs 20
• White Pumpkin: 1st Quality - Rs 20, 2nd Quality - Rs 20
• Radish: 1st Quality - Rs 13, 2nd Quality - Rs 0ese fluctuations are typical in wholesale markets due to various factors and can affect retail prices.