Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Aug 2026, Perumbavoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Pepper, clocking the day's best rate at ₹85,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Black Pepper board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Pepper Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹90,000
- Lowest Price Today₹80,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹85,000
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Garbled)
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.
Today's rate is about 4.1% above the period average and just 10.5% 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
Here's how Black Pepper rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹85,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹72,500 |
| 4 APMC THIRTHAHALLI APMC | ₹69,500 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹68,400 |
| 6 Mudigere APMC | ₹50,000 |
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 ₹35,000 (70.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹70,000 and ₹95,000, with the average around ₹81,641. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹88,000 | ₹82,000 | ₹84,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹90,000 | ₹82,000 | ₹86,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹90,000 | ₹81,000 | ₹86,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹88,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹84,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹88,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹84,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹80,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹74,000 | ₹80,000 |
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
Before carting Black Pepper to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Perumbavoor Market APMC set the pace for Black Pepper. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.