In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Soyabean was quoted at ₹6,560 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Soyabean Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,618
- Lowest Price Today₹3,651
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySoyabean (Soyabeen)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Soyabean is about 0.6% below the period average — just 38.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Soyabean rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Mhow APMC | ₹6,701 |
| 12 Sengoan APMC | ₹6,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,800 (56.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Soyabean prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹10,651, with the average around ₹6,600. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,618 | ₹3,651 | ₹6,560 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,471 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,440 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,480 | ₹6,480 | ₹6,480 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,510 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,625 | ₹2,011 | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹2,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,399 | ₹6,399 | ₹6,399 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,860 | ₹1,202 | ₹6,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,875 | ₹1,000 | ₹6,550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,113 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,187 | ₹3,694 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,830 | ₹5,830 | ₹5,830 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,263 | ₹2,001 | ₹6,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹3,786 | ₹6,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,140 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,125 | ₹2,441 | ₹6,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,180 | ₹2,562 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,325 | ₹3,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,241 | ₹1,850 | ₹7,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Soyabean yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ratlam APMC logged this Soyabean rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.