Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,300 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Bitter Gourd rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Bitter Gourd is about 14.2% above the period average — just 19.8% 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
The table below lines up Bitter Gourd rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kayamkulam 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 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Kulai APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Adithyapuram VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
The ₹2,000 (23.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,100, with the average around ₹6,393. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Bitter Gourd changed hands at this rate in Kayamkulam Market APMC on 20 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.