As fresh arrivals settled on 30 Oct 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Oct 2026
- CommodityGarlic (New Medium)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Garlic about 13.4% above the period average, and just 26.0% 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 30 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,500 |
| 2 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Natrampalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 12 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (13.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹16,314. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 30 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 29 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC reported Garlic at this level on 30 Oct 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.