In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹66,500 per quintal in Kannur Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Black Pepper Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹67,500
- Lowest Price Today₹65,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹66,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.7% above the period average, and just 1.5% 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 Kannur 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.
At ₹26,189 (41.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Black Pepper matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Kannur Market APMC ranged between ₹65,000 and ₹67,500, with the average around ₹66,068. 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 | ₹67,500 | ₹65,500 | ₹66,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,500 | ₹66,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,500 | ₹66,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,500 | ₹66,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,500 | ₹66,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,500 | ₹66,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Black Pepper yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Kannur Market 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.