In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Jul 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Jul 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.
At this level, Garlic is about 7.4% above the period average, sitting just 11.1% short of 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 20 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹31,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,100 |
| 12 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
A spread of ₹7,000 (29.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹22,500, with the average around ₹18,614. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹20,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Garlic yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Garlic stood at Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Jul 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.