From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Deshi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Tomato is about 1.4% below the period average — just 47.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 3 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 6 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 8 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 9 Darjeeling APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Mustafabad APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹2,942. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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 Tomato 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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Tomato changed hands at this rate in Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.