Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,936 per quintal in Jaunpur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Tomato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,936
- 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.
At this level, Tomato is about 3.9% above the period average, sitting just 25.5% 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
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kadamtala APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Halahali APMC | ₹4,950 |
| 6 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 7 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 9 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Longleng APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Bargarh APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
At ₹1,500 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Jaunpur APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,863. 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 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,936 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,754 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,428 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,524 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,228 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,155 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,063 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,404 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,482 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
The headline Tomato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Jaunpur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.