In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Lucknow APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,059 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Wood today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Wood Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,911
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,059
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityWood (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Wood rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Wood is about 161.2% above the period average — just 67.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Wood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹3,059 |
| 2 Gulavati APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 3 Siyana APMC | ₹1,092 |
| 4 Pratapgarh APMC | ₹880 |
| 5 Tanda(Rampur) APMC | ₹800 |
| 6 Bangarmau APMC | ₹800 |
| 7 Bareilly APMC | ₹700 |
| 8 Tulsipur APMC | ₹700 |
| 9 Barabanki APMC | ₹680 |
| 10 Sitapur APMC | ₹680 |
| 11 Rampur APMC | ₹674 |
| 12 Sandila APMC | ₹650 |
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 ₹2,409 (370.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Wood prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹150 and ₹9,487, with the average around ₹1,171. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,911 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,059 |
| 19 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹250 | ₹565 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,957 | ₹250 | ₹1,520 |
| 15 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,930 | ₹300 | ₹1,013 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,783 | ₹300 | ₹1,396 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,582 | ₹150 | ₹896 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,518 | ₹300 | ₹1,338 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,236 | ₹300 | ₹765 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,820 | ₹300 | ₹944 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,231 | ₹300 | ₹1,602 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹150 | ₹560 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,243 | ₹500 | ₹1,518 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,323 | ₹400 | ₹687 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,192 | ₹400 | ₹1,294 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,624 | ₹300 | ₹631 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,069 | ₹150 | ₹1,848 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Wood today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Wood found its strongest bid at Lucknow APMC on 20 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.