Pulling together the 17 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Kollam Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Kollam Market APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bitter Gourd is about 8.5% above the period average, sitting just 4.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Kollam 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Melaghar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 12 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
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 ₹4,700 (61.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,638. 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 | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bitter Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Bitter Gourd stood at Kollam Market APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.