In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Coconut was quoted at ₹6,150 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Coconut yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCoconut (Coconut)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Coconut about 14.7% above the period average, and just 2.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Coconut rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Doddaballapur APMC Leader | ₹28,500 |
| 2 Razole APMC | ₹15,400 |
| 3 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹15,400 |
| 4 Nagaram APMC | ₹15,400 |
| 5 Chamarajanagar APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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 ₹21,500 (307.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Coconut prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹6,300, with the average around ₹5,360. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,150 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,050 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,050 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,050 |
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
For Coconut, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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: Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Coconut at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.