As the 17 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Rapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,600 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wood Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityWood (Eucalyptus)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.7% below the period average and just 6.7% 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
This table ranks Wood rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rapur APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Gulavati APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 3 Jaunpur APMC | ₹1,790 |
| 4 Anoop Shahar APMC | ₹1,189 |
| 5 Ayodhya APMC | ₹670 |
| 6 Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC | ₹650 |
| 7 Lalganj APMC | ₹613 |
| 8 Barabanki APMC | ₹575 |
| 9 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹560 |
| 10 Jaggayyapeta APMC | ₹550 |
| 11 Unnao APMC | ₹550 |
| 12 Muradabad APMC | ₹522 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹5,078 (973.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Wood prices at Rapur APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,642. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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 day's best Wood rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Rapur APMC set the pace for Wood. 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.