As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹18,200 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Garlic markets.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 13.4% above the period average, and just 13.3% 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
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(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.
That ₹5,500 (22.0%) 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 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹16,046. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹16,400 | ₹18,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,400 | ₹18,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹16,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,100 | ₹18,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,100 | ₹19,050 |
| 12 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹19,100 | ₹20,050 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,100 | ₹19,550 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹16,100 | ₹17,550 |
| 08 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹16,700 | ₹17,850 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,300 | ₹19,150 |
| 04 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹15,800 | ₹17,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹15,200 | ₹16,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,700 | ₹18,850 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,700 | ₹19,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,300 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹17,300 | ₹18,650 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,900 |
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
Before carting Garlic to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
The takeaway: Nagapattinam(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.