In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Sweet Potato today.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Potato Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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 11.6% above the period average — just 14.3% 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
This table ranks Sweet Potato rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 5 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹1,250 (22.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Potato prices at Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹4,302. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
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
The day's best Sweet Potato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Sweet Potato changed hands at this rate in Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 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.