Going by the latest APMC figures for 15 Aug 2026, Mananthavady Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Pepper, clocking the day's best rate at ₹68,600 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Black Pepper leader.
01What's Behind Today's Black Pepper Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹68,600
- Lowest Price Today₹68,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹68,600
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Ungrabled)
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.
Today's rate is about 0.2% above the period average and just 0.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Mananthavady Market APMC ranged between ₹68,000 and ₹69,000, with the average around ₹68,494. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹68,600 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹68,600 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹68,700 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹68,700 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹68,600 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹68,700 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹68,600 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹69,000 | ₹68,800 | ₹69,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹68,600 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹68,600 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹68,600 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹68,500 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹68,400 | ₹68,400 | ₹68,400 |
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
Before carting Black Pepper to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Mananthavady Market APMC set the pace for Black Pepper. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.