Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Sitmau APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Garlic Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,710
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Garlic is about 7.1% above the period average — just 60.2% 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
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 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Thathakapatti(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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Garlic.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Garlic prices at Sitmau APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹20,110, with the average around ₹7,469. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹15,300 | ₹3,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹15,710 | ₹2,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹13,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹3,050 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,020 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,810 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,420 | ₹2,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,510 | ₹1,000 | ₹12,510 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,730 | ₹3,000 | ₹10,730 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹12,820 | ₹2,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,510 | ₹3,010 | ₹10,510 |
| 30 Jul | ₹14,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹12,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹5,200 | ₹7,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹11,510 | ₹3,310 | ₹7,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹2,340 | ₹5,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹13,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹13,010 | ₹3,400 | ₹6,310 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sitmau 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.