Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Pineapple was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Kottayam Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Kottayam Market APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Pine Apple)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Pineapple is about 5.3% above the period average, sitting just 22.9% 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
The table below lines up Pineapple rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kottayam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mukkom Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Samana APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pineapple.
The ₹2,400 (36.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pineapple prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,129. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Pineapple today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pineapple stood at Kottayam Market 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.