Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in Deesa(Deesa Veg Yard) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Garlic arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Garlic is about 7.8% below the period average — just 53.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 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 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹5,500 (22.0%) 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 Deesa(Deesa Veg Yard) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹15,180. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹17,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 11 Jul | ₹27,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹20,000 |
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 headline Garlic rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To wrap up, Deesa(Deesa Veg Yard) APMC logged this Garlic rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.