In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pineapple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Pineapple today.
01What's Behind Today's Pineapple Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Pine Apple)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 12.9% above the period average — just 10.0% 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 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Anchal Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
That ₹3,500 (63.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pineapple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pineapple prices at Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,971. 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 | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
Selling Pineapple well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pineapple found its strongest bid at Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.