As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Aug 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Pineapple range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Pineapple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.1% above the period average and just 5.2% 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
Here's how Pineapple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Mazhuvannur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹3,500 (70.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pineapple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pineapple prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹5,088. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 04 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,500 |
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 Pineapple, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Pineapple traded at this rate in Kattappana Market 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.