In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Perumbavoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Pepper, clocking the day's best rate at ₹90,000 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Black Pepper today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Pepper Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹95,000
- Lowest Price Today₹85,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹90,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Garbled)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Black Pepper about 9.1% above the period average, and just 5.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹70,000 and ₹95,000, with the average around ₹82,477. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Perumbavoor Market APMC was the market to beat for Black Pepper on 18 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.