In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Mummidivaram APMC stood at the front of the pack for Prawn, clocking the day's best rate at ₹20,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Prawn leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Prawn Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPrawn (Prawn-White Prawn)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Prawn rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Prawn is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 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 |
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
To sum up, Mummidivaram APMC led Prawn on 17 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.