As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Aug 2026, Paliakala APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,650 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
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₹5,650
- Lowest Price Today₹5,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityWood (Other)
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.
This puts Wood about 351.3% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Wood rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Paliakala APMC Leader | ₹5,650 |
| 2 Hapur APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹1,399 |
| 4 Sandila APMC | ₹820 |
| 5 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹725 |
| 6 Tilhar APMC | ₹650 |
| 7 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹600 |
| 8 Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC | ₹600 |
| 9 Hardoi APMC | ₹600 |
| 10 Bilaspur APMC | ₹585 |
| 11 Jayas APMC | ₹550 |
| 12 Divai APMC | ₹500 |
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 ₹5,150 (1,030.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Wood prices at Paliakala APMC ranged between ₹550 and ₹5,650, with the average around ₹1,252. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 |
| 20 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 11 Aug | ₹810 | ₹810 | ₹810 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹550 | ₹835 |
| 16 Jul | ₹700 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 07 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,050 |
| 05 Jul | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,513 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,220 |
| 28 Jun | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 21 Jun | ₹550 | ₹550 | ₹550 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,900 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,508 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,020 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,020 |
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
The takeaway: Paliakala APMC was the market to beat for Wood on 21 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.