In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹25,000 per quintal in Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹25,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Garlic is about 22.4% 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 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹20,427. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Garlic, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.