In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Aug 2026, Tapioca was quoted at ₹1,750 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Tapioca today.
01What's Behind Today's Tapioca Price
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₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityTapioca (Tapioca)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Tapioca about 7.6% below the period average, and just 51.4% 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 Tapioca rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 6 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Tindivanam APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
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 ₹1,000 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tapioca prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹1,893. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
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
The headline Tapioca 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
The takeaway: Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Tapioca at this level on 24 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.