In the price report dated 17 Aug 2026, Ballia APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Wood Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹500
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹500
- Reporting Mandis4
- 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 10.4% below the period average and just 80.0% 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
Here's how Wood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ballia APMC Leader | ₹500 |
| 2 Auraiya APMC | ₹480 |
| 3 Sidhauli APMC | ₹457 |
| 4 Bangarmau APMC | ₹450 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Wood.
A spread of ₹50 (11.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Wood prices at Ballia APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹558. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
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
When picking where to sell Wood, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Ballia 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.