Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Taliparamba Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,900
- Lowest Price Today₹1,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Tomato is about 31.9% below the period average, sitting just 60.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Taliparamba Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kadamtala APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Halahali APMC | ₹4,950 |
| 8 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 9 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
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.
The ₹1,300 (27.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Taliparamba Market APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,642. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
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
For Tomato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Tomato stood at Taliparamba Market APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.