In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹75,000 per quintal in North Paravur Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Black Pepper markets in the table that follows.
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₹80,000
- Lowest Price Today₹70,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹75,000
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Garbled)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Black Pepper rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 6.3% 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 Black Pepper rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 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 | ₹68,700 |
| 5 APMC THIRTHAHALLI APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 6 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹68,300 |
| 7 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 8 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹64,000 |
| 9 Sulya APMC | ₹55,000 |
| 10 Gonikappal APMC | ₹35,200 |
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.
A spread of ₹52,800 (150.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at North Paravur Market APMC ranged between ₹70,000 and ₹80,000, with the average around ₹75,000. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹80,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹75,000 |
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Black Pepper traded at this rate in North Paravur Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.