In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Carrot was quoted at ₹8,600 per quintal in Chavakkad Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Carrot Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCarrot (Carrot)
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.
Right now Carrot is about 11.4% above the period average — just 6.5% 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
The table below lines up Carrot rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chavakkad Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
The ₹1,800 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Carrot prices at Chavakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹7,719. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Carrot yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Chavakkad Market APMC logged this Carrot rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.