In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Bitter Gourd yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 15.7% above the period average, and just 5.3% 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
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 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Karumaloor VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Khariar Road 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.
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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Bitter Gourd prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹4,667. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 06 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Jun | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 19 Jun | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Bitter Gourd was priced at this level in Kottakkal Market APMC on 19 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.