In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Pulpally Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cocoa, clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Cocoa today.
01What Put Pulpally Market APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,600
- Lowest Price Today₹15,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Oct 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.
This puts Cocoa about 2.0% above the period average, and just 7.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cocoa prices at Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹13,400 and ₹16,700, with the average around ₹15,190. 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 Oct | ₹15,600 | ₹15,400 | ₹15,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹16,700 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,700 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹16,700 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,800 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,500 | ₹15,300 | ₹15,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹14,800 | ₹14,600 | ₹14,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹15,600 | ₹15,400 | ₹15,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹14,700 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹16,700 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,700 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,600 |
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
Before carting Cocoa to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
The takeaway: Pulpally Market APMC was the market to beat for Cocoa on 17 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.