Tea (Green Leaf) Cultivation in Kerala
Kerala is the 4th-largest producer of Tea (Green Leaf) in India. Tea (Green Leaf) (चाय) here is a cash crop crop with a Mar-Nov season (Mar-Nov). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Kerala's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Tea (Green Leaf) Price Trend in Kerala
Tea (Green Leaf) has no MSP, so its Kerala price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Tea (Green Leaf) in Kerala
Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Kerala. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Kerala Tea (Green Leaf) Farmers
Kerala Tea (Green Leaf) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.