With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Cowpea(Veg) was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Thamarassery Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cowpea(Veg) markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Cowpea(Veg) Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCowpea(Veg) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cowpea(Veg) about 14.8% above the period average, and just 15.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Chennithala VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Pappanchani VFPCK Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
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 ₹3,950 (58.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cowpea(Veg) prices at Thamarassery Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,139. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cowpea(Veg) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: Thamarassery Market APMC reported Cowpea(Veg) at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.