As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Potato Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sweet Potato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 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 43.2% above the period average, and just 4.2% 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
Here's how Sweet Potato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
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 ₹2,800 (45.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Potato prices at Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,016. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
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
Farmers comparing Sweet Potato rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Sweet Potato was priced at this level in Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Oct 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.