Looking at how the yards traded on 31 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹68,500 per quintal in Kalpetta Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Black Pepper markets.
01What's Behind Today's Black Pepper Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹69,500
- Lowest Price Today₹67,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹68,500
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Ungrabled)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day 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 0.2% above the period average, sitting just 2.1% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mananthavady Market APMC Leader | ₹68,700 |
| 2 Kalpetta Market APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 3 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹67,900 |
| 4 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹67,000 |
| 5 Kannur Market APMC | ₹66,500 |
| 6 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹60,200 |
| 7 Mudigere APMC | ₹35,200 |
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 ₹33,500 (95.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Black Pepper fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Kalpetta Market APMC ranged between ₹67,000 and ₹70,000, with the average around ₹68,364. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Black Pepper today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Black Pepper rate at Kalpetta Market APMC on 31 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.