As fresh arrivals settled on 26 Oct 2026, Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pineapple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pineapple Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Pine Apple)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.0% above the period average and just 5.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Pineapple rates across the markets that reported on 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Shillong APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
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 ₹2,300 (37.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pineapple matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Pineapple prices at Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,333. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Pineapple today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Oct 2026, Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Pineapple. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.