In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Gudimalkapur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
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.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 15.8% below the period average, and just 56.0% 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
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 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Vallikunnam VFPCK 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 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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (17.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Gudimalkapur APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,613. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Bitter Gourd yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gudimalkapur APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 22 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.