Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Bitter Gourd was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Kanchanpur 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBitter Gourd (Bitter Gourd)
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.
This puts Bitter Gourd about 12.5% above the period average, and just 10.9% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kanchanpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Kannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
At ₹3,000 (37.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Bitter Gourd matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Bitter Gourd prices at Kanchanpur APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,357. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kanchanpur APMC reported Bitter Gourd at this level on 18 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.