Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pineapple Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Pineapple arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Pineapple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Pineapple is about 7.8% above the period average, sitting just 5.2% 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 Pineapple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 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 | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Baghty APMC | ₹4,200 |
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.
The ₹4,300 (102.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹5,104. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Pineapple market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 Kattappana Market APMC on 17 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.