Pulling together the 20 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Black Pepper was quoted at ₹72,500 per quintal in Mumbai APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Black Pepper yards.
01What's Behind Today's Black Pepper Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹85,000
- Lowest Price Today₹60,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹72,500
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Black Pepper is about 0.2% below the period average — just 14.7% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹88,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹72,500 |
| 4 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹68,700 |
| 5 APMC THIRTHAHALLI APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 6 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹68,300 |
| 7 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹66,000 |
| 8 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹64,000 |
| 9 Sulya APMC | ₹55,000 |
| 10 Gonikappal APMC | ₹35,200 |
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 ₹52,800 (150.0%) 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 Mumbai APMC ranged between ₹60,000 and ₹85,000, with the average around ₹72,614. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹85,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹72,500 |
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
The day's best Black Pepper rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Black Pepper changed hands at this rate in Mumbai APMC on 20 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.