Looking at how the yards traded on 21 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹43,000 per quintal in Puttur APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Black Pepper today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Pepper Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹67,500
- Lowest Price Today₹38,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹43,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Black Pepper)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Black Pepper is about 25.1% below the period average, sitting just 37.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Black Pepper rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹88,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹72,500 |
| 4 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹70,600 |
| 5 Koppa APMC | ₹69,633 |
| 6 Somvarpet APMC | ₹68,790 |
| 7 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹68,200 |
| 8 Kalpetta Market APMC | ₹68,000 |
| 9 Kannur Market APMC | ₹66,500 |
| 10 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 11 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 12 Siddapur APMC | ₹65,899 |
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.
That ₹22,101 (33.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Black Pepper fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Black Pepper prices at Puttur APMC ranged between ₹38,000 and ₹68,500, with the average around ₹57,391. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹38,000 | ₹43,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹38,000 | ₹52,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹63,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹67,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹68,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹67,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹68,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹49,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹38,000 | ₹55,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹38,000 | ₹48,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹38,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹52,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹66,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Black Pepper, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Black Pepper rate at Puttur APMC on 21 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.