In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Noida APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,091 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Wood, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Noida APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,487
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,091
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityWood (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 55.8% above the period average and just 32.8% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Noida APMC Leader | ₹12,091 |
| 2 Rapur APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 3 Muradabad APMC | ₹4,529 |
| 4 Mathura APMC | ₹3,866 |
| 5 Banthara APMC | ₹1,402 |
| 6 Hapur APMC | ₹1,331 |
| 7 Puranpur APMC | ₹1,075 |
| 8 Sidhauli APMC | ₹980 |
| 9 Lakhimpur APMC | ₹932 |
| 10 Tulsipur APMC | ₹850 |
| 11 Etah APMC | ₹800 |
| 12 Bilaspur APMC | ₹800 |
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 ₹11,291 (1,411.4%) 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 Noida APMC ranged between ₹1,921 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹7,759. 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 | ₹18,000 | ₹4,487 | ₹12,091 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,494 | ₹4,514 | ₹4,748 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,888 | ₹4,687 | ₹5,372 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,687 | ₹4,687 | ₹4,687 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,501 | ₹2,950 | ₹4,133 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,687 | ₹2,810 | ₹3,621 |
| 26 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,089 | ₹4,687 | ₹5,486 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,686 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,678 | ₹4,580 | ₹4,772 |
| 08 Jul | ₹4,833 | ₹4,833 | ₹4,833 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,394 | ₹3,890 | ₹5,619 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,281 | ₹5,281 | ₹5,281 |
| 30 Jun | ₹18,000 | ₹2,560 | ₹5,448 |
| 29 Jun | ₹3,972 | ₹3,861 | ₹3,924 |
| 21 Jun | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹15,500 | ₹1,921 | ₹6,970 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Noida 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.