In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹6,200 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Pineapple Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,700
- Lowest Price Today₹6,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 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.
This puts Pineapple about 6.5% above the period average, and just 15.1% 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 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mukkom Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Patran APMC | ₹7,350 |
| 12 Bhawanigarh APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
At ₹1,750 (24.1%), 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 Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹7,300, with the average around ₹5,819. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹6,700 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
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, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kottakkal Market APMC reported Pineapple at this level on 12 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.