In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Samana APMC. This is one of several Pineapple rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹7,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Pine Apple)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Pineapple is about 0.0% above the period average — just 9.3% 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 Samana APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pineapple.
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.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Pineapple prices at Samana APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,800. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹7,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pineapple changed hands at this rate in Samana APMC on 18 Aug 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.