Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹75,000 per quintal in North Paravur Market 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 mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹80,000
- Lowest Price Today₹70,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹75,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Garbled)
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.
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
The table below lines up Black Pepper rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where North Paravur Market 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 Siddapur APMC | ₹68,219 |
| 6 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹67,900 |
| 7 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹67,000 |
| 8 Kannur Market APMC | ₹66,500 |
| 9 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹66,300 |
| 10 Puttur APMC | ₹65,000 |
| 11 Irikkur Market APMC | ₹64,900 |
| 12 Yellapur APMC | ₹63,811 |
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.
A spread of ₹26,189 (41.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
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. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27 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
When picking where to sell Black Pepper, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 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.