Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹21,000 per quintal in Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Apple arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.5% below the period average and just 12.5% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹37,500 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vellore APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹13,000 (53.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹21,532. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Apple yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Apple traded at this rate in Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.