In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Kottayam 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
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₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
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.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 49.3% above the period average — just 2.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Kottayam 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 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Pampady Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(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 ₹3,000 (40.0%) 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 Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹5,492. 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 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 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 Bitter Gourd 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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Kottayam Market APMC on 19 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.