Based on what the markets reported on 17 Oct 2026, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹69,000 per quintal in Kalpetta Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Black Pepper Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹70,000
- Lowest Price Today₹68,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹69,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Ungrabled)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Black Pepper rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Black Pepper is about 0.7% above the period average — just 1.4% 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
The table below lines up Black Pepper rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kalpetta 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 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹77,500 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 4 Sirsi APMC | ₹69,582 |
| 5 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹69,500 |
| 6 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹69,200 |
| 7 Kalpetta Market APMC | ₹69,000 |
| 8 Kannur Market APMC | ₹68,000 |
| 9 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹66,500 |
| 10 Sulya APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 11 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 12 Bantwala APMC | ₹60,600 |
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 ₹29,400 (48.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Kalpetta Market APMC ranged between ₹67,000 and ₹70,000, with the average around ₹68,508. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹69,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹68,500 |
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
Going to the top Black Pepper market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Black Pepper changed hands at this rate in Kalpetta Market APMC on 17 Oct 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.