As the 18 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Apple was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Apple Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 10.6% below the period average and just 27.8% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Apple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹25,500 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹6,750 (36.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Apple prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹21,822. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹26,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Apple, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Apple rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.