Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Coconut was quoted at ₹6,300 per quintal in Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Coconut Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,400
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
Right now Coconut is about 14.3% above the period average — just 1.6% 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
Here's how Coconut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹750 (11.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Coconut matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Coconut prices at Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,900 and ₹6,400, with the average around ₹5,514. 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 Oct | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Coconut, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Coconut changed hands at this rate in Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.