From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Rapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,600 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Wood leader.
01What's Behind Today's Wood Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWood (Eucalyptus)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Wood rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Wood is about 0.7% below the period average, sitting just 6.7% 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
Here's how Wood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rapur APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Muradabad APMC | ₹4,529 |
| 3 Sitapur APMC | ₹4,385 |
| 4 Mathura APMC | ₹3,866 |
| 5 Bilaspur APMC | ₹800 |
| 6 Etah APMC | ₹800 |
| 7 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹705 |
| 8 Kasganj APMC | ₹700 |
| 9 Bareilly APMC | ₹659 |
| 10 Baraut APMC | ₹600 |
| 11 Lucknow APMC | ₹552 |
| 12 Jaggayyapeta APMC | ₹550 |
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 ₹5,050 (918.2%) 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 ₹5,640. 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 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 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
Going to the top Wood market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Rapur APMC led Wood on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.