In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹52,000 per quintal in Puttur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Black Pepper Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹69,000
- Lowest Price Today₹36,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹52,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Black Pepper)
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.
Right now Black Pepper is about 6.9% below the period average — just 24.6% 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
The table below lines up Black Pepper rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Puttur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹85,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 3 Mudigere APMC | ₹71,000 |
| 4 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹70,100 |
| 5 APMC THIRTHAHALLI APMC | ₹70,000 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹70,000 |
| 7 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹69,500 |
| 8 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹69,000 |
| 9 Sultan bathery Market APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 10 Hosanagara APMC | ₹66,519 |
| 11 Sirsi APMC | ₹66,046 |
| 12 Yellapur APMC | ₹65,555 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Black Pepper.
The ₹19,445 (29.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Puttur APMC ranged between ₹36,000 and ₹69,000, with the average around ₹55,851. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹52,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹53,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹53,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹52,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹53,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹56,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹42,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹67,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹53,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹59,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹43,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹59,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹59,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹38,000 | ₹43,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹38,000 | ₹39,000 |
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
For Black Pepper, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Puttur APMC logged this Black Pepper rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.