From today's trading desk on 17 Aug 2026, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed was quoted at ₹7,777 per quintal in Yalburga APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,777
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Sunflower)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed is about 1.9% above the period average, sitting just 2.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manvi APMC Leader | ₹8,450 |
| 2 Sindhanur APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Challakere APMC | ₹8,226 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,185 |
| 6 Lingasugur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Gundlupet APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 8 Yalburga APMC | ₹7,777 |
| 9 APMC PACHORA APMC | ₹6,850 |
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 ₹1,600 (23.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed prices at Yalburga APMC ranged between ₹6,200 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,634. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,512 | ₹7,925 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,490 | ₹7,086 | ₹7,231 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,202 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹6,935 | ₹7,362 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹6,930 | ₹7,111 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,750 | ₹7,766 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 28 Aug | ₹7,740 | ₹7,740 | ₹7,740 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,915 | ₹7,735 | ₹7,790 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,533 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,777 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,791 | ₹7,791 | ₹7,791 |
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 Sunflower/Sunflower Seed 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Sunflower/Sunflower Seed stood at Yalburga APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.