Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Shillong APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Pineapple Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Giant Kew)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Pineapple is about 6.4% above the period average — just 11.1% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mukkom Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Samana APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
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 ₹2,400 (36.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Pineapple prices at Shillong APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,761. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
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
The headline Pineapple rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Shillong APMC logged this Pineapple rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.