In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in Kathua (F&V) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
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.
Today's rate is about 2.9% above the period average and just 36.4% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kathua (F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,500 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹6,500 (27.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹13,609. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,500 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kathua (F&V) APMC posted this Garlic rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.