In the price report dated 19 Aug 2026, Medinipur(West) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ginger(Dry), clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,500 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What's Behind Today's Ginger(Dry) Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Dry) (Dry)
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.
Today's rate is about 30.5% above the period average and just 2.8% 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 Ginger(Dry) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Medinipur(West) APMC Leader | ₹17,500 |
| 2 Shillong APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Bolpur APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Jaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Shahabad APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Garh Shankar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Kailaras APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Hansi APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹11,000 (169.2%) 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, Ginger(Dry) prices at Medinipur(West) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹13,410. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹12,800 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
Selling Ginger(Dry) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Medinipur(West) APMC set the pace for Ginger(Dry). 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.