In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹35,000 per quintal in Gonikappal APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Pepper Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹36,000
- Lowest Price Today₹35,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹35,000
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Black Pepper)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Black Pepper about 17.4% below the period average, and just 51.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Black Pepper rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gonikappal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹90,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹72,500 |
| 4 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹68,600 |
| 5 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹67,900 |
| 6 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹67,000 |
| 7 Kannur Market APMC | ₹66,500 |
| 8 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹63,180 |
| 9 Madikeri APMC | ₹35,000 |
| 10 Gonikappal APMC | ₹35,000 |
| 11 APMC THIRTHAHALLI APMC | ₹32,469 |
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.
At ₹57,531 (177.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Black Pepper matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Black Pepper prices at Gonikappal APMC ranged between ₹35,000 and ₹71,500, with the average around ₹42,370. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹36,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹69,701 | ₹35,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹69,458 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹69,934 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 | ₹39,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹69,300 | ₹69,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹69,800 | ₹35,000 | ₹69,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹37,500 | ₹37,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹71,500 | ₹36,000 | ₹38,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹35,006 | ₹45,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹49,500 | ₹35,000 | ₹36,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹70,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹36,098 |
| 16 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹36,000 | ₹36,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gonikappal APMC reported Black Pepper at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.