Koyambedu Wholesale Market

Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex (KWMC) is one of Asia's largest wholesale markets for perishables, located in Koyambedu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Spread over about 65 acres along Poonamallee High Road, it houses separate blocks for vegetables, fruits and flowers. Established in 1996 to replace the congested Kothawal Chavadi market, it serves as Chennai's primary distribution hub for fresh produce and flowers, handling thousands of tonnes daily.

Visitors can expect a vast, busy wholesale complex with large covered sheds and open yards divided into separate blocks for vegetables, fruits and flowers. The market is crowded with trucks, handcarts, vendors and buyers, with produce displayed in bulk sacks and crates. The flower market section is notable for garlands and loose flowers including jasmine and marigold. The environment is noisy, congested and highly active, especially in the early morning hours when wholesale trading peaks.

Developed by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) and opened in 1996 to decongest the 200-year-old Kothawal Chavadi market in George Town. Established on about 65 acres, it was planned as a modern wholesale complex with separate yards for vegetables, fruits and flowers to streamline the city's perishable goods supply chain.

Serves as Chennai's primary wholesale hub for daily supply of vegetables, fruits and flowers to the city and surrounding districts. The flower market plays a significant role in local cultural and religious practices, supplying jasmine, marigold and garlands used in temples, weddings and festivals.