Cotton Mandi Price in Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Cotton sold at a median modal price of ₹8,100 per quintal in Markapuram on 18 Sep 2026, against ₹8,000 on 17 Sep 2026. That is 0.8% above the 30-day average of ₹8,033. The Andhra Pradesh median the same day was ₹8,100.
- Latest modal
- ₹8,100₹81 per kg · 18 Sep 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹8,0333 reported days
- 90-day change
- +1.3%3 reported days
- Andhra Pradesh median
- ₹8,100Markapuram is 0.0%
Cotton price trend in Markapuram
Prices in rupees per quintal (100 kg) as reported by mandis to data.gov.in / AGMARKNET. Newest price date 18 Sep 2026. Modal prices are reported benchmarks, not guaranteed sale prices. Missing days are never filled in.
Mandis in Markapuram, 18 Sep 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbum APMCOther · FAQ | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 |
| Markapur APMCDesi · FAQ | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 | 2 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,200 | 3 |
| 16 Sep 2026 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 | 3 |
Only days a mandi reported are listed. A missing date means no report, not a price of zero.
Cotton in nearby districts
| District | Distance | Median modal |
|---|---|---|
| Prakasam18 Sep 2026 | ≈84 km | ₹8,200 |
| Palnadu18 Sep 2026 | ≈89 km | ₹8,500 |
| Bapatla | ≈134 km | — |
| YSR Kadapa | ≈139 km | — |
| Guntur18 Sep 2026 | ≈159 km | ₹8,100 |
| NTR18 Sep 2026 | ≈168 km | ₹7,400 |
| Kurnool | ≈180 km | — |
| Ananthapuramu18 Sep 2026 | ≈212 km | ₹9,689 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the cotton price in Markapuram today?
On 18 Sep 2026, 2 reports from Markapuram gave a median modal price of ₹8,100 per quintal (about ₹81 per kg), ranging from ₹8,000 to ₹8,100.
Is cotton cheaper in Markapuram than elsewhere in Andhra Pradesh?
Markapuram's median was 0.0% above the Andhra Pradesh median of ₹8,100 on the same day. Different varieties and grades can explain part of a gap.
How has the cotton price in Markapuram changed recently?
Across 3 reported days in the last 90, the median moved +1.3%. The highest was ₹8,100 on 18 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹8,000 on 16 Sep 2026.