Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,000 per quintal in Kollengode Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Garlic is about 25.2% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kollengode Market 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹5,500 (22.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Kollengode Market APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹17,571. 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 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
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
The day's best Garlic rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kollengode Market APMC logged this Garlic rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.