As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Potato was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Jowai APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Jowai APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPotato (Jyoti)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.8% below the period average and just 43.3% 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
This table ranks Potato rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹1,100 (17.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Potato prices at Jowai APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,786. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,650 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,150 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,700 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,650 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,650 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Potato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jowai APMC posted this Potato rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.