In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market 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₹6,900
- Lowest Price Today₹6,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 7.4% above the period average — just 25.3% 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 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Puthur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Thamarakkulam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Venmony VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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.
That ₹3,500 (45.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,100, with the average around ₹6,332. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
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
Selling Bitter Gourd well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Kayamkulam Market APMC on 16 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.