With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Pineapple was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Pineapple about 5.9% above the period average, and just 8.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pineapple rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kattappana Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 SMY Jaisinghpur 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pineapple prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,194. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Pineapple was priced at this level in Kattappana Market APMC on 20 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.