In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Soyabean was quoted at ₹5,215 per quintal in Sitmau APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Soyabean Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,215
- Lowest Price Today₹5,215
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,215
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommoditySoyabean (Yellow)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Soyabean rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Soyabean about 21.0% below the period average, and just 28.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Soyabean rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Chhapiheda APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Patharia APMC | ₹7,025 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,475 (49.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Soyabean prices at Sitmau APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹7,309, with the average around ₹6,600. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹6,071 | ₹5,480 | ₹6,071 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,215 | ₹5,215 | ₹5,215 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,117 | ₹2,571 | ₹6,501 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,426 | ₹4,300 | ₹6,410 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,370 | ₹3,751 | ₹6,370 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,407 | ₹3,401 | ₹6,301 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,466 | ₹4,200 | ₹6,415 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,844 | ₹3,300 | ₹6,790 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,725 | ₹2,901 | ₹6,707 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,930 | ₹3,700 | ₹6,930 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,061 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,080 | ₹2,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,070 | ₹2,100 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,092 | ₹2,110 | ₹7,031 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,106 | ₹2,501 | ₹7,040 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,015 | ₹2,700 | ₹6,501 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,080 | ₹3,001 | ₹6,940 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,251 | ₹2,601 | ₹7,201 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,152 | ₹2,300 | ₹6,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,128 | ₹2,890 | ₹6,201 |
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 Soyabean 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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Soyabean was priced at this level in Sitmau APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.