As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Aug 2026, Mummidivaram APMC stood at the front of the pack for Prawn, clocking the day's best rate at ₹20,000 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Prawn today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Mummidivaram APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPrawn (Prawn-White Prawn)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 9.1% 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Prawn prices at Mummidivaram APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹20,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
Before carting Prawn to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Mummidivaram APMC set the pace for Prawn. 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.