Reading today's price tape for 20 Oct 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kottayam Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Pineapple Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,700
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Pine Apple)
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.
Right now Pineapple is about 1.0% above the period average — just 23.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pineapple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Koovapadi VFPCK Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pineapple.
That ₹3,000 (54.5%) 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 Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹5,444. 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 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 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 |
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
Farmers comparing Pineapple rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 short, Pineapple changed hands at this rate in Kottayam Market APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.