In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,425 per quintal in The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,125
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,425
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 1.4% above the period average — just 7.6% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹9,725 |
| 2 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 4 Warangal APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 6 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kukshi APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹8,200 |
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.
At ₹1,525 (18.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,200, with the average around ₹9,297. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹5,125 | ₹9,425 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,150 | ₹4,450 | ₹9,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,025 | ₹5,400 | ₹9,625 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹5,050 | ₹9,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,250 | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,225 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹4,150 | ₹9,575 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹4,350 | ₹9,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,900 | ₹9,375 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,825 | ₹5,450 | ₹9,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹5,275 | ₹9,325 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,775 | ₹6,475 | ₹9,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,875 | ₹5,025 | ₹9,375 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,875 | ₹5,800 | ₹9,325 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,775 | ₹5,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,525 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹5,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,550 | ₹5,750 | ₹9,000 |
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 headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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, Cotton changed hands at this rate in The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC on 18 Aug 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.