As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Pulpally Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cocoa, clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,600 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Cocoa board.
01What Put Pulpally Market APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,700
- Lowest Price Today₹16,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,600
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCocoa (Cocoa)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cocoa rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 10.6% above the period average and just 0.6% 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cocoa prices at Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹13,400 and ₹16,700, with the average around ₹15,007. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹16,700 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹16,400 | ₹16,200 | ₹16,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹15,600 | ₹15,400 | ₹15,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹14,900 | ₹14,700 | ₹14,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹14,900 | ₹14,700 | ₹14,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,400 | ₹15,200 | ₹15,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹14,800 | ₹14,600 | ₹14,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹14,800 | ₹14,600 | ₹14,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹14,800 | ₹14,600 | ₹14,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹14,800 | ₹14,600 | ₹14,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
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
When picking where to sell Cocoa, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Pulpally Market APMC set the pace for Cocoa. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.