Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹22,500 per quintal in Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Garlic today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Garlic about 10.1% above the period average, and just 10.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹20,431. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
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
For Garlic, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 16 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.