Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹66,300 per quintal in Kuthuparambu Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Black Pepper range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Kuthuparambu Market APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹67,500
- Lowest Price Today₹65,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹66,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Black Pepper is about 1.5% above the period average — just 5.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Black Pepper rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Kuthuparambu Market APMC ranged between ₹60,000 and ₹70,000, with the average around ₹65,327. 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 | ₹67,500 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹67,500 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹67,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹64,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹64,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹64,500 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kuthuparambu Market APMC logged this Black Pepper rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.