Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Garlic today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,500
- Lowest Price Today₹19,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Garlic)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Garlic rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Garlic is about 1.6% below the period average, sitting just 90.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Garlic rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 3 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹29,000 |
| 5 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 7 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
The ₹2,500 (9.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹2,20,000, with the average around ₹20,328. 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 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹19,800 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,200 | ₹19,600 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹19,600 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹21,000 | ₹19,600 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,500 | ₹19,800 | ₹20,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹20,200 | ₹19,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹22,500 | ₹21,800 | ₹22,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹22,300 | ₹21,700 | ₹22,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹22,300 | ₹21,500 | ₹22,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹22,300 | ₹21,500 | ₹22,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,600 | ₹19,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹20,300 | ₹19,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹22,300 | ₹21,500 | ₹22,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹22,200 | ₹21,500 | ₹22,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,200 | ₹19,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,300 | ₹19,800 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,200 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,200 | ₹19,500 | ₹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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Garlic rate at Chengannur Market APMC on 18 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.