Ginger(Dry) price in West Bengal today
Daily mandi rates for Ginger(Dry) across APMC markets in West Bengal, with min, max and modal prices per quintal. Updated 14 Jul 2026.
Quick answer
In West Bengal, the modal price of Ginger(Dry) is about ₹3,223 per quintal (about ₹32/kg) as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹1,070–₹18,000) across 9 markets. That is about 3% below the national modal price of ₹3,307.
Modal₹3,223per quintal
Min₹1,070lowest
Max₹18,000highest
Markets9in West Bengal
Ginger(Dry) price by market in West Bengal
| Market | District | Modal | Min | Max | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) | Kolkata | ₹2,874 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | 31 Dec 2009 |
| Bolpur APMC | Birbhum | ₹9,900 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,000 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Kalimpong | Kalimpong | ₹2,161 | ₹1,400 | ₹3,200 | 28 Nov 2009 |
| Katwa | Purba Bardhaman | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,050 | 5 Nov 2009 |
| Medinipur(West) APMC | Medinipur(W) | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,500 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Midnapore Sadar | Medinipur(W) | ₹4,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹5,600 | 11 Dec 2009 |
| Samsi | Malda | ₹3,270 | ₹1,070 | ₹4,800 | 17 Dec 2009 |
| Sealdah Koley Market | Kolkata | ₹2,889 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | 27 Dec 2009 |
| Sheoraphuly APMC | Hooghly | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 | 14 Jul 2026 |
Why Ginger(Dry) prices vary across West Bengal
Dry ginger (sonth) is cured after the Dec–Feb harvest and stores for months. Local arrivals, transport distance from producing belts (Kerala, Karnataka and the North-East) and variety mix all move the rate between mandis, which is why the range above spans ₹1,070 to ₹18,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ginger(Dry) price in West Bengal today?
The modal price of Ginger(Dry) in West Bengal is around ₹3,223 per quintal as of 14 Jul 2026 (range ₹1,070–₹18,000).
How many markets report Ginger(Dry) in West Bengal?
9 APMC markets across West Bengal currently report Ginger(Dry) prices in this dataset.
Is Ginger(Dry) cheaper in West Bengal than the national average?
The West Bengal modal price (₹3,223) is at or below the all-India modal price of ₹3,307 per quintal.