Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Thodupuzha Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,700 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Tomato, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Thodupuzha Market APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,700
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.7% above the period average and just 5.0% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thodupuzha Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thodupuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹5,700 |
| 2 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 4 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 8 Longleng APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 9 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Bargarh APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Bargarh(Barapalli) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Kanchanpur APMC | ₹4,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
At ₹1,300 (29.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Tomato prices at Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹4,300 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,150. 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 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 20 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
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
Going to the top Tomato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Thodupuzha Market APMC set the pace for Tomato. 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.