In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Siddavatam APMC stood at the front of the pack for Papaya, clocking the day's best rate at ₹1,400 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Papaya today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Papaya Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPapaya (Papaya)
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.
Today's rate is about 3.8% below the period average and just 30.0% 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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Papaya prices at Siddavatam APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,455. 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 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
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 Papaya 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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Siddavatam APMC set the pace for Papaya. 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.