In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹6,700 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Carrot Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Carrot rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Carrot is about 3.4% below the period average, sitting just 30.2% 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
Here's how Carrot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹10,800 |
| 2 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Jowai APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,800 (20.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Carrot matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹6,937. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,500 |
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
Farmers comparing Carrot rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Carrot stood at Kayamkulam Market APMC on 19 Aug 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.