In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Jul 2026, Arasikere APMC stood at the front of the pack for Copra, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Copra Price
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommodityCopra (Milling Copra)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 6.1% above the period average and just 45.5% 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 Copra rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Arasikere APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Kadur APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹15,100 |
| 4 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 5 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 6 Puttur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Vijayapura 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 Copra.
At ₹10,800 (150.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Copra matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Copra prices at Arasikere APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹33,000, with the average around ₹16,965. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹20,400 | ₹20,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹19,600 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹13,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,737 | ₹9,737 | ₹9,737 |
| 20 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹18,200 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,603 | ₹9,603 | ₹9,603 |
| 09 Jul | ₹10,850 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,650 |
| 08 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹33,000 | ₹33,000 | ₹33,000 |
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
The day's best Copra rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Jul 2026, Arasikere APMC set the pace for Copra. 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.