In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,400 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Kayamkulam Market APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 0.8% above the period average, and just 29.7% 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 19 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 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Karumaloor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khariar Road 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.
That ₹2,500 (31.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,100, with the average around ₹6,347. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 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 |
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 headline Bitter Gourd rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Kayamkulam 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.