Arecanut Price in Karnataka 2025 – Today’s Market Price and Future Estimates

Karnataka is the leading arecanut producer in India. The major arecanut producing districts are Shimoga, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Kodagu. Arecanut prices have been dependent on weather, export demand, local market influence and government policies for the past few years.

This article provides complete information about the areca nut price in Karnataka in 2025, the selling price in each district, and the price changes in the coming months.

Types of nuts and their price difference

There are two main types of arecanut sold in Karnataka – Chali (White Arecanut) and Bette (Red Arecanut) .

These prices vary depending on market demand and quality. Higher quality areca nuts fetch a higher price.

Current areca nut price for 2025 (November average)

As of November 2025, areca nut prices in major markets in Karnataka were recorded as follows:

These prices can vary from day to day and week to week, especially depending on weather, demand, and harvest time.

Reasons for the fluctuation of areca nut prices

Some of the major factors affecting areca nut prices in 2025 are:

1. Instability of rainfall: Excessive rainfall or drought conditions directly affect areca nut production.

2. Export demand: Areca nut is in high demand in Kerala, Assam and foreign markets.

3. Government policies: Customs duties, import restrictions, and cooperative market support play a role in areca nut prices.

4. Local storage: If traders stockpile large quantities of areca nuts, prices will temporarily rise.

5. Market Supply: Prices drop slightly as supply increases during the harvest season.

Areca nut market trend in 2025

Although areca nut prices were stable in early 2025, production has declined due to reduced rainfall since August. As a result, areca nut prices have increased in October-November.

But by the end of 2025:

• Good quality bette nuts are being traded at ₹450–₹470.

• The price of chali areca nut is hovering between ₹380–₹420.

Market analysts have estimated that prices are likely to increase by another ₹20–₹30 per kg in the next 3 months.

Information on major areca nut producing districts

These districts account for more than 80% of the total areca nut production in the state.

Suggestions and future estimates for farmers

• Protected cultivation methods: Rainwater harvesting and temperature-controlled cultivation methods improve the quality of areca nuts.

• Market Study: It is beneficial to observe daily rates at APMC and online agricultural portals.

• Cooperative sales: Farmers can get a better price if they sell areca nuts through cooperatives.

• Distribution diversification: Profits will increase if individual grades of nuts are properly sorted and sold.

Future estimate (as of early 2026)

• The price of chali is likely to be around ₹400–₹450.

• Bette areca nut may rise to ₹470–₹520.

• If import restrictions continue, prices are likely to rise further.

 The impact of digital marketing

In recent times, farmers and traders are selling areca nuts through online agricultural platforms and the Unified Market Platform (e-NAM) .

From:

• The number of intermediaries will decrease.

• Direct pricing increases transparency

• Rural farmers will know the exact market price

 Influence of central and state government on areca nut prices

The Karnataka government is providing subsidies, storage units, and credit facilities to areca nut farmers.

• Revision of Agricultural Produce Marketing Act (APMC) – Direct sales opportunity for farmers.

• Cooperative Bank Loans – Low interest rate loans are available for areca nut plantations.

• Producers’ Organization (FPO) Support – A system where farmers sell collectively.

These are providing stability in market prices and good profits to farmers.