In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Jute was quoted at ₹11,200 per quintal in Jiaganj APMC. This is one of several Jute rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jute Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,800
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,200
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityJute (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Jute rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.5% above the period average and just 5.1% 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 Jute rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bethuadahari APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Karimpur APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Samsi APMC | ₹11,300 |
| 4 Nadia APMC | ₹11,300 |
| 5 Jiaganj APMC | ₹11,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Jute.
That ₹800 (7.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Jute fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Jute prices at Jiaganj APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹11,800, with the average around ₹11,035. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹11,800 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹11,300 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,200 |
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
For Jute, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 20 Aug 2026, Jute traded at this rate in Jiaganj APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.