In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹66,000 per quintal in Payyannur Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Black Pepper today.
01What Put Payyannur Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹67,000
- Lowest Price Today₹65,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹66,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date20 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.
This puts Black Pepper about 1.7% above the period average, and just 2.9% 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
Here's how Black Pepper rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹88,000 |
| 2 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹68,700 |
| 3 APMC THIRTHAHALLI APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 4 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 5 Gonikappal APMC | ₹35,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Black Pepper.
At ₹52,800 (150.0%), 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 Payyannur Market APMC ranged between ₹61,000 and ₹68,000, with the average around ₹64,891. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹66,000 | ₹67,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹65,000 | ₹63,000 | ₹64,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹65,000 | ₹63,000 | ₹64,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹66,000 | ₹64,000 | ₹65,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Black Pepper today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: Payyannur Market APMC reported Black Pepper at this level on 20 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.