In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Beetroot was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Kottayam Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Beetroot Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBeetroot (Beetroot)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Beetroot about 8.8% above the period average, and just 15.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Beetroot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,650 |
| 9 Tiruchengode APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (20.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Beetroot fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Beetroot prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,400, with the average around ₹4,963. 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 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
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
Before carting Beetroot to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In a nutshell, Beetroot was priced at this level in Kottayam Market APMC on 19 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.