In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹21,500 per quintal in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹22,000
- Lowest Price Today₹21,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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 4.8% above the period average, and just 17.3% 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 19 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 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 6 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
That ₹6,500 (27.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Garlic fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹20,519. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
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
Selling Garlic well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.