As fresh arrivals settled on 22 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹9,750 per quintal in Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Bitter Gourd Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 28.2% below the period average and just 50.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bitter Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chavakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Kattakada Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Pampady Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 11 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Bitter Gourd.
At ₹1,500 (17.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹19,500, with the average around ₹13,579. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Bitter Gourd rate on 22 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.