Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Tapioca was quoted at ₹2,850 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Tapioca today.
01What Put Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Tapioca arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityTapioca (Tapioca)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.8% below the period average and just 18.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Tapioca rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Neyyatinkara Market APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 6 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,200 (27.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Tapioca prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,194. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
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
When picking where to sell Tapioca, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Net-net, Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Tapioca rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.