In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Payyannur Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari), clocking the day's best rate at ₹39,000 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What's Behind Today's Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹40,000
- Lowest Price Today₹38,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹39,000
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityArecanut(Betelnut/Supari) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 4.4% below the period average and just 9.3% 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
The table below lines up Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Payyannur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Payyannur Market APMC Leader | ₹39,000 |
| 2 Dawki APMC | ₹15,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹24,000 (160.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) prices at Payyannur Market APMC ranged between ₹37,000 and ₹43,000, with the average around ₹40,795. 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 | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹40,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹39,000 | ₹37,000 | ₹38,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹42,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹42,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹42,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹42,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹42,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹43,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹41,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹42,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹41,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹43,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹41,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹43,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹41,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹41,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹41,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹41,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹43,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹42,000 |
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
The day's best Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Payyannur Market APMC set the pace for Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.