As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Apple Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.5% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹34,000 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
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 ₹15,000 (78.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Apple prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹21,778. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Apple well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Apple rate on 20 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.