In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹68,000 per quintal in Kalpetta Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kalpetta Market APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹69,000
- Lowest Price Today₹67,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹68,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Ungrabled)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Black Pepper rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Black Pepper is about 0.5% below the period average, sitting just 2.9% 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
Here's how Black Pepper rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 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 Bengaluru APMC | ₹74,250 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹72,500 |
| 5 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 6 Sultan bathery Market APMC | ₹68,000 |
| 7 Kalpetta Market APMC | ₹68,000 |
| 8 Sirsi APMC | ₹67,876 |
| 9 Manjeri Market APMC | ₹67,000 |
| 10 Bantwala APMC | ₹66,600 |
| 11 Kuthuparambu Market APMC | ₹66,300 |
| 12 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹66,000 |
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 ₹24,000 (36.4%) 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 Kalpetta Market APMC ranged between ₹67,000 and ₹70,000, with the average around ₹68,361. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹67,000 | ₹68,000 |
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
All told, this is where Black Pepper stood at Kalpetta Market APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.