In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Kollam Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.4% below the period average and just 13.3% 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.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Bottle Gourd rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kadamtala APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 5 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
That ₹2,000 (50.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bottle Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bottle Gourd prices at Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,221. 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 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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 Bottle Gourd 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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kollam Market APMC posted this Bottle Gourd rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.