In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Sweet Potato was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Potato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Potato (Hosur Red)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Sweet Potato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Sweet Potato is about 6.9% above the period average — just 14.0% 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 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
That ₹4,250 (73.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sweet Potato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Potato prices at Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,023. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 30 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 headline Sweet Potato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To wrap up, Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Sweet Potato rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.