Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in A lot APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Garlic markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 45.6% above the period average and just 57.5% 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
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(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 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.
The ₹5,500 (22.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at A lot APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹18,820, with the average around ₹5,494. 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 | ₹16,000 | ₹500 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,001 | ₹1,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹14,050 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,050 | ₹501 | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹15,001 | ₹1,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,481 | ₹1,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,001 | ₹1,701 | ₹4,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,511 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,399 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,351 | ₹1,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹11,931 | ₹500 | ₹5,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,102 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹13,900 | ₹1,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,900 |
| 20 Jul | ₹13,801 | ₹500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹13,800 | ₹1,531 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹14,551 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹13,400 | ₹1,100 | ₹4,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Garlic, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Net-net, A lot APMC posted this Garlic rate on 18 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.