Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Black Pepper was quoted at ₹77,500 per quintal in APMC Mumbai APMC. This is one of several Black Pepper rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹90,000
- Lowest Price Today₹65,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹77,500
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Black Pepper is about 6.5% above the period average, sitting just 13.9% 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
This table ranks Black Pepper rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹90,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹77,500 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹75,000 |
| 4 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹72,600 |
| 5 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹71,600 |
| 6 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹69,200 |
| 7 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹68,500 |
| 8 Kannur Market APMC | ₹68,000 |
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 ₹22,000 (32.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Black Pepper prices at APMC Mumbai APMC ranged between ₹60,000 and ₹90,000, with the average around ₹72,794. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹77,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹77,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹77,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹77,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹77,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹85,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹85,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹75,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Black Pepper, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 APMC Mumbai APMC on 16 Oct 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.