In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,580 per quintal in Dhoraji APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,780
- Lowest Price Today₹9,355
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (H.B (Unginned))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.4% above the period average and just 24.0% 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 Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,679 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 5 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 10 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 11 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,387 |
| 12 Chotila APMC | ₹9,350 |
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 ₹329 (3.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Dhoraji APMC ranged between ₹6,730 and ₹12,605, with the average around ₹9,358. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,780 | ₹9,355 | ₹9,580 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,680 | ₹9,480 | ₹9,580 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,755 | ₹9,480 | ₹9,605 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,780 | ₹9,405 | ₹9,630 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,830 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,605 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,855 | ₹9,480 | ₹9,730 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,005 | ₹9,430 | ₹9,680 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,130 | ₹9,530 | ₹9,880 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,005 | ₹9,355 | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,780 | ₹9,155 | ₹9,580 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,230 | ₹6,805 | ₹7,855 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,780 | ₹6,730 | ₹8,005 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,855 | ₹7,980 | ₹8,555 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,055 | ₹8,755 | ₹9,780 |
| 14 Sep | ₹12,605 | ₹9,305 | ₹9,630 |
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 Cotton, 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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dhoraji APMC posted this Cotton rate on 22 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.