Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Sep 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. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Pepper Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹90,000
- Lowest Price Today₹80,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹85,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Garbled)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Black Pepper rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Black Pepper is about 1.5% above the period average, sitting just 10.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Perumbavoor 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 | ₹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 Kalpetta Market APMC | ₹69,000 |
| 9 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹69,000 |
| 10 Sultan bathery Market APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 11 Kannur Market APMC | ₹67,500 |
| 12 Hosanagara APMC | ₹66,519 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Black Pepper.
A spread of ₹18,481 (27.8%) 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 Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹70,000 and ₹95,000, with the average around ₹83,712. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹90,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹85,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹95,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹93,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹88,000 |
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
The day's best Black Pepper rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Perumbavoor Market APMC led Black Pepper on 18 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.