In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹67,000 per quintal in Payyannur Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Payyannur Market APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹68,000
- Lowest Price Today₹66,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹67,000
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date31 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.
Right now Black Pepper is about 3.0% above the period average — just 1.5% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mananthavady Market APMC Leader | ₹68,700 |
| 2 Kalpetta Market APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 3 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹67,900 |
| 4 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹67,000 |
| 5 Kannur Market APMC | ₹66,500 |
| 6 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹60,200 |
| 7 Mudigere APMC | ₹35,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹33,500 (95.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Black Pepper fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Payyannur Market APMC ranged between ₹61,000 and ₹68,000, with the average around ₹65,057. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹68,000 | ₹66,000 | ₹67,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹67,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Black Pepper, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Black Pepper changed hands at this rate in Payyannur Market APMC on 31 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.