Going by the latest APMC figures for 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Ettumanoor Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Bitter Gourd today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- 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.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 58.6% above the period average, and just 2.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Ettumanoor 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 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 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Khariar Road APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
The ₹2,500 (31.3%) 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 Ettumanoor Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,918. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Ettumanoor Market APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 19 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.