Based on what the markets reported on 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
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 21.1% above the period average — just 5.0% 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 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Karumaloor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market 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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,139. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,360 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,950 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
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
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) 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.