In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Guava was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Guava Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGuava (Guava Allahabad)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Guava rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.6% above the period average and just 11.5% 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
The table below lines up Guava rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Guava.
A spread of ₹3,500 (50.0%) 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, Guava prices at Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,714. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
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
The day's best Guava rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Guava rate on 18 Aug 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.