With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cowpea(Veg), clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,750 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Surat APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Cowpea (Veg))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 5.3% above the period average and just 40.3% 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
This table ranks Cowpea(Veg) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Surat APMC Leader | ₹10,750 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Thirupathur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,000 (87.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹10,212. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹11,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹12,225 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹11,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,500 |
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
Before carting Cowpea(Veg) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Surat APMC set the pace for Cowpea(Veg). 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.