In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Kopaganj APMC stood at the front of the pack for Wood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,161 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Wood today.
01What's Behind Today's Wood Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,161
- Lowest Price Today₹3,161
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,161
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityWood (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Wood is about 446.0% above the period average, sitting right at 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kopaganj APMC Leader | ₹3,161 |
| 2 Chandoli APMC | ₹3,066 |
| 3 Kasganj APMC | ₹1,458 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹1,109 |
| 5 Paliakala APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 6 Jhansi APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 7 Shahaswan APMC | ₹971 |
| 8 Charra APMC | ₹900 |
| 9 Gulavati APMC | ₹840 |
| 10 Lakhimpur APMC | ₹808 |
| 11 Milak APMC | ₹774 |
| 12 Jafarganj APMC | ₹762 |
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.
At ₹2,399 (314.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Wood matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Wood prices at Kopaganj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹3,161, with the average around ₹579. 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 Oct | ₹3,161 | ₹3,161 | ₹3,161 |
| 17 Oct | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 12 Oct | ₹500 | ₹450 | ₹467 |
| 24 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 15 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 08 Sep | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 07 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,482 | ₹1,482 | ₹1,482 |
| 02 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 23 Aug | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| 20 Aug | ₹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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kopaganj APMC led Wood on 18 Oct 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.