Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Wheat was quoted at ₹2,635 per quintal in Porbandar APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Wheat Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,730
- Lowest Price Today₹2,545
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,635
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWheat (Deshi)
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, Wheat is about 10.2% above the period average, sitting just 6.4% 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 Wheat rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Porbandar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹3,750 |
| 2 Kolhapur(Laxmipuri) APMC | ₹3,450 |
| 3 Sidhi APMC | ₹3,430 |
| 4 Tasgaon APMC | ₹3,080 |
| 5 Bina APMC | ₹2,901 |
| 6 Jalgaon APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 7 Jiaganj APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Himatnagar APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹2,725 |
| 10 Kadi APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Indore APMC | ₹2,695 |
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 ₹1,055 (39.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Wheat fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wheat prices at Porbandar APMC ranged between ₹1,750 and ₹2,815, with the average around ₹2,391. 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 | ₹2,730 | ₹2,545 | ₹2,635 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,595 | ₹2,505 | ₹2,550 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,595 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,525 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,525 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,785 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,640 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,590 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,530 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,565 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,535 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,375 | ₹2,375 | ₹2,375 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,545 | ₹2,560 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,620 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,570 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,790 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,645 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,525 | ₹2,585 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,630 | ₹2,485 | ₹2,555 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,565 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,170 | ₹2,170 | ₹2,170 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,490 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,490 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,520 | ₹2,485 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,605 | ₹2,470 | ₹2,535 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Wheat yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Wheat stood at Porbandar 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.