Across the reporting yards on 20 Sep 2026, Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tapioca, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tapioca Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 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 18.0% above the period average and just 38.9% 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 20 Sep 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 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Tindivanam APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Udumalpet APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 7 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Vellore APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tapioca.
A spread of ₹1,500 (37.5%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Tapioca prices at Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹4,661. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
Selling Tapioca well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Sep 2026, Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Tapioca. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.