In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Chavakkad Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Chavakkad Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 8.7% above the period average — just 11.8% 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
This table ranks Bitter Gourd rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
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 ₹3,200 (41.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Chavakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹5,519. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,400 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chavakkad Market APMC logged this Bitter Gourd rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.