In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
01What Put Kayamkulam Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Bitter Gourd arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,300
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 28.3% above the period average, and just 9.9% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandalam Thekkekkara VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹10,100 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
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 ₹1,850 (22.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bitter Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹6,393. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 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 |
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 Bitter Gourd 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
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Kayamkulam Market APMC on 21 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.