In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Sweet Potato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Potato Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Sweet Potato about 9.1% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sweet Potato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tiruthuraipoondi(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 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 6 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sweet Potato.
A spread of ₹4,000 (66.7%) 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, Sweet Potato prices at Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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 Sweet Potato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Sweet Potato at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.