Farmers are currently witnessing a highly volatile papaya market prices, offering both opportunity and risk. According to today’s mandi update, prices vary sharply across markets from as low as ₹500 per quintal to as high as ₹3,500 per quintal on the same day.
As per the latest report dated 02 May 2026, papaya prices are largely driven by arrivals (supply), demand, and quality. Markets receiving higher quantities are seeing price pressure, while those with limited supply and better-quality produce are offering strong returns to farmers.
This clearly highlights that choosing the right mandi at the right time is crucial. A rushed decision may lead to losses, but a well-planned strategy can help farmers earn higher profits even in a fluctuating market.
| State | Mandi | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Gujarat | Gondal (Veg. Market Gondal) Mandi Papaya Price | 0.34 | Other | 500 | 1,500 |
| Gujarat | Navsari Mandi Papaya Price | 0.32 | Papaya | 1,750 | 2,000 |
| Haryana | Thanesar Mandi Papaya Price | 4 | Papaya | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Harda (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 0.5 | Papaya | 1,050 | 1,200 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jabalpur (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 6.5 | Papaya | 2,000 | 2,400 |
| Maharashtra | Amravati (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 10.6 | Other | 1,400 | 1,800 |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Mandi Papaya Price | 2.5 | Other | 500 | 800 |
| Maharashtra | Jalgaon Mandi Papaya Price | 0.3 | Other | 900 | 1,000 |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai Fruit Market Papaya Price | 124.5 | Other | 1,000 | 2,500 |
| Maharashtra | Nashik Mandi Papaya Price | 1 | Other | 800 | 1,700 |
| Maharashtra | Pune (Manjari) Mandi Papaya Price | 0.4 | Other | 1,000 | 1,700 |
| Maharashtra | Pune (Moshi) Mandi Papaya Price | 3.3 | Other | 1,900 | 2,000 |
| Maharashtra | Solapur Mandi Papaya Price | 1.4 | Other | 500 | 1,000 |
| Delhi (NCT) | Azadpur Mandi Papaya Price | 143 | Papaya | 1,000 | 2,500 |
| Delhi (NCT) | Keshopur Mandi Papaya Price | 0.2 | Papaya | 2,000 | 3,000 |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 9 | Other | 1,500 | 2,200 |
| Rajasthan | Bikaner (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 9 | Other | 2,900 | 3,000 |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 310.5 | Other | 2,000 | 3,000 |
| Rajasthan | Jodhpur (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 25 | Other | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Rajasthan | Kota (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 24 | Other | 1,900 | 2,000 |
| Rajasthan | Sri Ganganagar (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 10 | Papaya | 2,200 | 2,600 |
| Rajasthan | Udaipur (F&V) Mandi Papaya Price | 5 | Other | 1,000 | 1,600 |
Overall, the market shows that low supply = higher prices, while high supply = price pressure, unless supported by strong demand.
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