Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,700 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 5.7% above the period average, and just 26.4% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kayamkulam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹12,300 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Cheriyanadu VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Anchal VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
The ₹4,300 (53.8%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,100, with the average around ₹6,339. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
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
For Bitter Gourd, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Kayamkulam Market APMC on 17 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.