With the 20 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Kumta APMC stood at the front of the pack for Coconut, clocking the day's best rate at ₹38,943 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Coconut today.
01What's Behind Today's Coconut Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹40,246
- Lowest Price Today₹38,591
- Average (Modal) Price₹38,943
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCoconut (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 17.5% above the period average and just 3.2% 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.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Coconut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumta APMC Leader | ₹38,943 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹34,000 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Chamarajanagar APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 5 Sulya APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 6 Honnali APMC | ₹20,750 |
| 7 Malur APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Razole APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 9 Nagaram APMC | ₹15,400 |
| 10 Hunsur APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Coconut.
That ₹31,743 (440.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Coconut fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Coconut prices at Kumta APMC ranged between ₹26,760 and ₹40,246, with the average around ₹33,139. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹40,246 | ₹38,591 | ₹38,943 |
| 12 Aug | ₹35,211 | ₹35,211 | ₹35,211 |
| 10 Aug | ₹28,169 | ₹28,169 | ₹28,169 |
| 06 Aug | ₹40,197 | ₹35,211 | ₹40,035 |
| 31 Jul | ₹32,394 | ₹32,394 | ₹32,394 |
| 30 Jul | ₹39,944 | ₹38,028 | ₹39,014 |
| 23 Jul | ₹38,133 | ₹34,718 | ₹36,197 |
| 16 Jul | ₹37,380 | ₹34,507 | ₹35,680 |
| 14 Jul | ₹33,802 | ₹28,169 | ₹31,690 |
| 09 Jul | ₹34,683 | ₹34,507 | ₹34,577 |
| 02 Jul | ₹26,760 | ₹26,760 | ₹26,760 |
| 25 Jun | ₹30,633 | ₹30,633 | ₹30,633 |
| 18 Jun | ₹28,422 | ₹27,535 | ₹27,879 |
| 16 Jun | ₹26,760 | ₹26,760 | ₹26,760 |
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
Selling Coconut well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Kumta APMC set the pace for Coconut. 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.