In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) was quoted at ₹30,000 per quintal in Puttur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹32,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹30,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityArecanut(Betelnut/Supari) (Cqca)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) is about 12.1% below the period average — just 45.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹63,500 |
| 2 Siddapur APMC | ₹50,899 |
| 3 Channagiri APMC | ₹48,364 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹47,600 |
| 5 Yellapur APMC | ₹45,311 |
| 6 Kumta APMC | ₹43,917 |
| 7 Bhadravathi APMC | ₹42,450 |
| 8 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹39,000 |
| 9 APMC THIRTHAHALLI APMC | ₹37,500 |
| 10 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹37,500 |
| 11 Bantwala APMC | ₹33,700 |
| 12 Puttur APMC | ₹30,000 |
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.
The ₹33,500 (111.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) prices at Puttur APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹55,000, with the average around ₹34,121. 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 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹47,500 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹29,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹28,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹47,500 | ₹30,000 | ₹47,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹31,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹32,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹29,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹55,000 | ₹49,000 | ₹51,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹47,500 | ₹30,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹55,000 | ₹49,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹47,500 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹55,000 | ₹49,000 | ₹50,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹29,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹47,500 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) changed hands at this rate in Puttur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.