In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Linseed was quoted at ₹9,351 per quintal in Shamgarh APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Linseed markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Linseed Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,351
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,351
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLinseed (Flaxseed)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Linseed is about 0.9% above the period average, sitting just 5.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Linseed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neemuch APMC Leader | ₹10,081 |
| 2 Jaora APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Daloda APMC | ₹9,581 |
| 4 Budhar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Sitmau APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Piplya APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 7 Shamgarh APMC | ₹9,351 |
| 8 Sagar APMC | ₹9,295 |
| 9 Pratapgarh APMC | ₹9,266 |
| 10 Damoh APMC | ₹9,195 |
| 11 Mandsaur APMC | ₹9,101 |
| 12 Baran APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,081 (12.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Linseed prices at Shamgarh APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹9,900, with the average around ₹9,265. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹9,351 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,351 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,301 | ₹9,301 | ₹9,301 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,381 | ₹9,381 | ₹9,381 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,402 | ₹9,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹7,001 | ₹9,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,276 | ₹9,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,490 | ₹9,091 | ₹9,490 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,350 | ₹9,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,890 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,890 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,900 | ₹9,512 | ₹9,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,801 | ₹9,101 | ₹9,801 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,750 | ₹9,450 | ₹9,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,599 | ₹9,599 | ₹9,599 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹9,390 | ₹9,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,561 | ₹9,561 | ₹9,561 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,651 | ₹9,351 | ₹9,651 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,540 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,540 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,690 | ₹9,402 | ₹9,690 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,651 | ₹9,571 | ₹9,651 |
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
When picking where to sell Linseed, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Linseed stood at Shamgarh APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.