In the latest market update for 20 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹68,700 per quintal in Pulpally 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
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹68,800
- Lowest Price Today₹68,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹68,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Ungrabled)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Black Pepper is about 0.6% above the period average — just 1.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Siddapur APMC | ₹65,689 |
| 9 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹64,000 |
| 10 Sagar APMC | ₹61,300 |
| 11 Sulya APMC | ₹55,000 |
| 12 Gonikappal APMC | ₹35,200 |
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 ₹52,800 (150.0%), 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 Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹67,200 and ₹69,400, with the average around ₹68,304. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹68,800 | ₹68,600 | ₹68,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹68,600 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹68,600 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹68,600 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹67,400 | ₹67,200 | ₹67,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹68,800 | ₹68,600 | ₹68,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹68,800 | ₹68,600 | ₹68,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹67,800 | ₹67,600 | ₹67,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹67,700 | ₹67,500 | ₹67,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹67,600 | ₹67,400 | ₹67,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹68,000 | ₹67,800 | ₹67,900 |
| 20 Jul | ₹68,600 | ₹68,400 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Black Pepper yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Black Pepper changed hands at this rate in Pulpally Market APMC on 20 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.