In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 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.
This puts Garlic about 2.9% above the period average, and just 5.6% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 13 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,750 |
| 6 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
That ₹4,500 (17.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹16,525. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Garlic at this level on 13 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.