In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹60,600 per quintal in Bantwala APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Black Pepper yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Bantwala APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹70,000
- Lowest Price Today₹55,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹60,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Black Pepper)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Black Pepper rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Black Pepper about 19.2% above the period average, and just 13.4% 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 Black Pepper rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹90,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹77,500 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 4 Sirsi APMC | ₹69,582 |
| 5 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹69,500 |
| 6 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹69,200 |
| 7 Kalpetta Market APMC | ₹69,000 |
| 8 Kannur Market APMC | ₹68,000 |
| 9 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹66,500 |
| 10 Sulya APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 11 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 12 Bantwala APMC | ₹60,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Black Pepper.
At ₹29,400 (48.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Black Pepper matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Bantwala APMC ranged between ₹30,000 and ₹70,000, with the average around ₹50,837. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹70,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹60,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹69,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹62,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹69,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹68,900 | ₹50,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹33,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹33,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹68,500 | ₹50,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹69,100 | ₹50,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹36,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹52,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹69,100 | ₹40,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹69,200 | ₹40,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹56,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹58,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹68,900 | ₹40,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹68,900 | ₹40,000 | ₹55,000 |
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 Black Pepper 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
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
In a nutshell, Black Pepper was priced at this level in Bantwala APMC on 17 Oct 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.