Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Aug 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹2,650 per quintal in Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Sweet Potato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Potato Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Sweet Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Sweet Potato is about 9.7% above the period average — just 5.4% 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
The table below lines up Sweet Potato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
At ₹4,000 (66.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sweet Potato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Potato prices at Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,416. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
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 Sweet Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Sweet Potato changed hands at this rate in Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.