In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Garlic yards.
01What's Behind Today's Garlic Price
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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (New Medium)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.8% below the period average and just 30.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Garlic rates across active mandis for 18 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 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
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.
The ₹5,500 (22.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Garlic prices at MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹14,868. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Garlic today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Garlic traded at this rate in MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.