In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in PMY Kather Solan APMC. See where this sits in the day's Pineapple range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pineapple Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 8.8% below the period average and just 54.2% 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
This table ranks Pineapple rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 4 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chala Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pineapple.
At ₹2,500 (38.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pineapple matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pineapple prices at PMY Kather Solan APMC ranged between ₹3,900 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,033. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
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 Pineapple 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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Pineapple traded at this rate in PMY Kather Solan 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.