In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Ajmer(F&V) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Pineapple range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Pineapple Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Pineapple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Pineapple is about 1.2% below the period average, sitting just 21.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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.
That ₹2,400 (36.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pineapple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Pineapple prices at Ajmer(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,567. 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 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Pineapple rate at Ajmer(F&V) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.