In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Medinipur(West) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ginger(Dry), clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,500 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Ginger(Dry).
01What's Behind Today's Ginger(Dry) Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Dry) (Dry)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 14.3% above the period average and just 13.9% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Medinipur(West) APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Kalimpong APMC | ₹14,200 |
| 3 Shikaripura APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 4 Fazilka APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 5 Bolpur APMC | ₹11,900 |
| 6 Shillong APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Jaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 8 Hansi APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Shahabad APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Ginger(Dry).
A spread of ₹7,500 (93.8%) 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, Ginger(Dry) prices at Medinipur(West) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹13,556. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
| 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 |
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 Ginger(Dry) 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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 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.