In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Garlic was quoted at ₹6,100 per quintal in Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Garlic yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGarlic (Other)
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.
This puts Garlic about 2.9% above the period average, and just 35.8% 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
The table below lines up Garlic rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
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 Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹5,927. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
In a nutshell, Garlic was priced at this level in Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.