Manipur Agriculture FAQ
Common questions about mandis, crops and prices in Manipur.
Which are the major mandis in Manipur?+
Manipur has 5+ APMC mandis tracked on MyVillagers.in. Major yards include: Thoubal APMC, Lamlong Bazaar APMC, Imphal APMC, Bishenpur APMC, Kakching Market APMC. See the full list with daily rates on the Manipur mandi page.
What are the most traded commodities in Manipur?+
Based on mandi reports, the most-traded commodities in Manipur are:
• Pineapple — average modal ₹2,350 / Quintal
• Red gram split/Arhar dal/Tur dal — average modal ₹14,700 / Quintal
• Dry Chillies — average modal ₹23,875 / Quintal
• Onion — average modal ₹5,000 / Quintal
• Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) — average modal ₹14,750 / Quintal
• Paddy(Common) — average modal ₹3,000 / Quintal
How can I get today's mandi prices for Manipur?+
Use the Manipur mandi page on MyVillagers.in. Prices are refreshed daily from AGMARKNET (official government feed) and supplemented with eNAM live auction data where available. You can also set price alerts in your dashboard.
Does MSP procurement happen in Manipur?+
Yes. The Government of India procures wheat, paddy, pulses and oilseeds at MSP through FCI / NAFED / state agencies during each marketing season. Manipur farmers should register on the state procurement portal and check eligible procurement centres before harvest.
Best buying & selling tips for Manipur traders+
• Track modal-price spreads across mandis in the state — district-to-district variation can exceed 10–15%.
• Buy during peak arrivals (post-harvest), sell during lean months once stocks taper.
• Use the Live Mandi Dashboard to spot price movers each morning.
• Account for transport, mandi fees and commission before quoting.